900,
833 4th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3T5
Phone: (403) 206-9938
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Chair
Purpose:
To
chair the Board of Directors of the AHPCA and provide direction and
vision for and with the Board, holding the organization in trust.
Goals:
To
lead the Society towards the achievement of its stated mission and goals
in the most effective and prudent manner
Responsibilities:
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Oversees
the smooth operation of the AHPCA, in co-operation with the Board of
Directors, the Executive Committee, and staff in accordance with the
mission of the AHPCA.
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Leads
in building Board involvement in all activities.
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Ensures
visionary and strategic planning.
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Is
an ex officio member of every Board Committee.
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Calls
meetings of the Board and Executive Committee.
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Develops
agendas.
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Ensures
that the day-to-day business of the Society is carried out, based on
the direction provided by the Executive Committee and Board of
Directors.
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In
co-operation with the Treasurer and the Executive Committee,
oversees the financial management and development of the Society.
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Acts
as a principal officer and signing authority for the Society.
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Acts
as a spokesperson for the Society or appoints a spokesperson.
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May
act as Alberta representative on the CHPCA Board, or may request the Board to
designate another person as representative.
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Provides
support and direction to the Vice-Chair.
Qualifications/Skills:
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An interest in
the mission of the Society
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Verbal and
written communication skills
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Experience and
skill in chairing meetings and consensus building
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Organizational
skills
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Leadership and
management skills
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Willing to travel
to AHPCA meetings when acting in the capacity of “Alberta representative” on the CHPCA Board.
Reports
To: The AHPCA Board
of Directors
Term
of Office:
Two years
Time
Commitment:
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Must be available
on a regular basis by telephone, fax and email.
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Executive
meetings (4-6 times per year), with additional meetings as required
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Board meetings
(4-6 times per year)
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Committee
meetings as time permits
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Availability
to communicate with Board members, AHPCA members and staff as needed
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