Board of Directors
Roles
- Planning and establishing policy:
- Plan and approve all association initiatives. Establish policy based on philiosophy and mission statement and its strategic priorities.
- Management and Administration:
- Delegate responsibility for operational management and administrative matters to the Administration Manager. Evaluate the performance of the Administration Manager on an annual basis. Ensure timely decisions on major and minor policy and procedural issues as they arise. Evaluate all aspects of the Association's operations in order to ensure that management and program delivery are accessible, appropriate and adequate as well as cost-effective and efficient. Periodically assess the needs of the membership. Respond to the Manager's requests for advice and direction. Properly and sufficiently provide adequate liability insurance for Board members. Be familiar with the bylaws and legislation required for the Association and understand funding priorities.
- Financial Accountability:
- Continually review and assess the needs of the Association and determine appropriate action for funding. Determine effectiveness of programs and services and identify how they can be improved. Establish a strategic plan for the organization. Approve an annual budget. Account for all financial resources in collaboration with the Treasurer. Determine and review policies and procedures. Accounting and bookkeeping, cash receipts and reporting of financial records need to be reviewed and monitored in collaboration with the Treasurer, as well as the external Auditors appointed at the annual meeting. Review of monthly and/or quarterly financial statements, noting variances. The Treasurer explains any variances to the Board.
- Basic Duties of Every Member of the Board:
- Commit/define hours of time per month working on the business of the Board of Directors. Attend at least 75% of Board Meetings. Serve on Committees and Task Forces as required. Be prepared for Board Meetings in discussions and decision making. Identify and abstain from voting in any situation of conflict of interest.
Job Descriptions
For the description of each position, please click on the links below:
CONJ Editor
Board of Directors Contact List
For members wanting to know more about the CANO/ACIO Board of Director Members, personal profiles and photos are located in the MEMBERS ONLY section.
