900,
833 4th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3T5
Phone: (403) 206-9938
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Member at
Large - AHPCA Board of Directors
Purpose:
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To
actively assume responsibility, morally and legally for the overall
governance of the AHPCA.
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To
plan, direct, supervise, monitor and evaluate the AHPCA, and its
overall management practices.
Goals:
To
assist the Society in achieving its stated mission and goals in the most
effective and prudent manner
Responsibilities:
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Regularly
attends Board and Committee meetings.
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Reads
minutes, advance information, publications in preparation for
decision-making at meetings.
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Knows
the budget, budgeting process, financial situation, and cheque
signing process.
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Avoids
conflict of interest if present.
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Makes
requests for staff assistance through the Chair.
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Supports
Board and Executive Committee decisions in the public and among
volunteers in the organization.
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Understands
the difference between staff and Board roles, policy and
implementation.
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Refers
media requests for Board comments to the designated spokesperson.
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Develop/approve
the long range strategic plan for the AHPCA with input from the
staff and all committees.
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Determine
the Society’s mission, philosophy and goals.
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Plan
for and acquire sufficient funds to ensure financial health and
accountability.
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Monitor
and evaluate the AHPCA’s performance against the goals and
objectives established in the Strategic Plan.
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Prudently
resolve legal issues, seeking legal advice and/or representation
as required.
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Review
the recommendations provided by the Treasurer (or Finance
Committee where applicable) with respect to preparing and
approving the AHPCA’s budget and establishing guidelines for
AHPCA budget submission and approval.
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Ensure
that the audited financial statements and reports of the AHPCA
comply with Canada Revenue Agency’s requirements of a registered
charity, and are filed in a timely manner.
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Monitor
budget performance on a semi-annual basis at a minimum.
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Review/approve
methods of financial management to be implemented by the AHPCA.
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Consider
recommendation of Treasurer for the assignment of an auditor.
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Approve
audited financial statements.
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Evaluate
the overall management process and operation of the AHPCA.
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Monitor,
evaluate and implement provincial public awareness, services,
advocacy, informational and educational programs and fundraising
campaigns.
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Recommend/approve
at the Annual Meeting changes to by-laws and governance of the
AHPCA within the parameters specified by the AHPCA by-laws and
ensure same are congruent with these by-laws.
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Recommend/approve
policies and guidelines relating to Board governance, the overall
management of the AHPCA and its programs and services.
Ensure all policies and guidelines are within the
parameters of the AHPCA and, when deemed necessary, congruent with
CHPCA policies and guidelines.
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Monitor
relationships with appropriate AHPCA stakeholders
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Review/approve
applications for Chapter status.
- Ensure
evaluation and accountability at the Chapter level, managing and
resolving issues which may arise.
Qualifications/Skills:
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An interest in
the mission of the Society
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Communication
skills, especially listening and interpreting
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Organizational
skills
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Knowledge
of rules of order
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A
commitment to shared leadership
Reports
To:
The members of the Society at the Annual General Meeting
Composition:
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As
outlined in the AHPCA by-laws
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Members
are recruited for a variety of reasons – geographic, experience,
etc.
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Monthly
Board meetings
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Able
to assist with at least one committee
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Directors
will serve two-year terms, renewable twice.
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If
members of the Board who are elected officers have reached the total
of 6 years, their terms may be extended until their two-year term as
an officer is completed.
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Once
a former Board member has taken a one-year sabbatical, s/he is
eligible for re-election.
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