2009-2010 Board Of Directors
Officers and Executive Committee
Wayne Gordey, Chair
Lea-Anne Dunlop, Vice Chair
Andrea Ormiston, Secretary
Jennifer Massie, Treasurer
Directors
Dennis Muxlow
Peter deVette
Barry Harman
Jim Phelps
Mike Erickson
Robin Brunette
Board Governance
Role of the Board of Directors
The board of Chilliwack Restorative Action & Youth Advocacy Association is responsible for the highest level of decision-making and legal authority in the organization. By law, it is ultimately accountable for, and has authority over, the organization's resources and activities. The board articulates and communicates the organization's vision to the membership and community. Through policy, the board defines the parameters within which the organization will carry out its work.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
- Governing boards have the ultimate responsibility for the organization's:
- Purpose; by establishing and implementing the organization's mission and vision
- Continuity; by providing continuity for managing and implementing the organization's affairs
- Progress; by setting the rate of progress that the organization takes in reaching its mission and vision
- Identity; by securing the community support and appreciation for the organization's objects, beliefs, vision, mission, and long-term direction.
Elections of Directors
Elections for the Board of Directors are conducted each year at the Annual General meeting held on the last Wednesday of September. Directors are elected for a 12 month term.
Recruitment of Directors
Annually the Nominating Committee solicits nominations for the Board of Directors through solicitation of members, personal contacts and advertising. Prospective Directors must meet certain conditions which are reviewed in detail as part of the nominating process.
Qualifications
Directors must be Members, have attained the age of majority or older, with power under law to contract.
Compensation
To achieve its mission, the member of the association who desires involvement in the association's affairs is expected to understand and accept the commitment of volunteer time. There is no financial remuneration provided to Directors.
Interested?
If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering as a Director, please contact our office by calling 604-393-3023 or via Email. We will be pleased to answer your questions and put you in touch with a member of the Nominating Committee.