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London, Ontario, June 9-12

Thinking of running for the Board?

Here are some things you might want to know.

What exactly does the Board do?

The CHF Canada Board of Directors is responsible for governing the organization between annual meetings. Some of the things the Board does include:

  • Electing the president, vice president, treasurer and other executive committee from among the Board members
  • Hiring, supervising and evaluating the Executive Director
  • Approving personnel policies and staff salary ranges
  • Approving quarterly financial statements
  • Presenting financial statements to the members at the annual meeting
  • Preparing resolutions to put forward at the annual meeting
  • Reporting to members on CHF Canada activities
  • Bringing the views of members in their region to CHF Canada discussions
  • Keeping aware of issues facing housing co-ops, in Canada and internationally
  • Making sure that CHF Canada acts with integrity and in the best interests of its members
  • Working to secure the future of CHF Canada and the co-operative housing movement in Canada

What can I expect at Board meetings?

The CHF Canada Board of Directors meets a minimum of four times a year, three times in Ottawa and at the annual meeting. Candidates at the 2010 AGM should be prepared to attend a Board meeting on the morning of Sunday, June 13, the day after the AGM. At other meetings, the Board meets all day Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday morning if required.

Sunday, June 13, 2010: Post-AGM meeting, London

September 9, 2010: Orientation for new directors and council members, Ottawa

September 10-11, 2010: Annual Planning Session (Board and Council), Ottawa

September 11, 2010: Board of Directors, Ottawa

November 19-20, 2010: Board of Directors, Ottawa

March 2011 (date to be announced): Board of Directors, Ottawa

May 25-28, 2011: AGM, St John’s

Teleconference calls may be scheduled between meetings. Directors may also serve on CHF Canada committees or represent CHF Canada with other organizations The executive committee is elected at the post-AGM meeting. The executive committee meets monthly by teleconference.

What costs are covered?

  • Costs for travel and hotel for the Board meetings and annual meetings are covered
  • Directors are given a per diem to cover meals and other expenses
  • You can be reimbursed for childcare, care of other dependants, and some lost wages.

Interested?

You can get a copy of the candidate declaration form and the confirmation of membership in good standing form here:

Positions up for election at 2010 AGM

  • two (2) at-large positions
  • British Columbia/Yukon*
  • Manitoba*
  • Ontario
  • New Brunswick*
  • Newfoundland/Labrador*
  • Aboriginal Community†

*Note: Co-ops in BC, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Newfoundland/Labrador will elect their regional directors at meetings held in their regions. Co-ops in those provinces will be contacted separately about these elections.

†Note: The Aboriginal director is elected before CHF Canada’s annual meeting by member co-ops that are eligible to vote for the Aboriginal director. If you are running for Aboriginal director, you must declare in writing that you are of North American aboriginal ancestry. You must also send us your nomination form so that we receive it no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

For more information, read the Nominating Committee Report and contact the members of the nominations committee:

You can also call Nick Sidor, Corporate Secretary (toll free) at 1-800-465-2752, ext. 231 or by e-mail.

  

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