Duty of Care As a board member you must exercise care” when making a decision for the “reasonable organization. In this case, is what a prudent person in a similar situation might do. “reasonable” Duty of Loyalty As a board member you must never use information gained through your position for personal gain. This means each member must always act in the best interests of the PCN. Duty of Obedience As a board member you must be faithful to the organization’s mission. This means you cannot act in a way that is inconsistent with the PCN’s goals. Board Responsibilities In addition to standards of conduct, as a governing body, the board has a responsibility to support the Administrative Lead, Medical Director and staff, and ensure operations run smoothly and in accordance with the law. Following, are the key responsibilities you have as a Board collectively and as an individual Director: Establish mission and purpose. Recruit and select the Administrative Lead and define the governance approach between the Lead and the Board. (see Governance Policy, Appendix C, #4) Support and evaluate the Administrative Lead. Recruit and select the Medical Director. Support and evaluate the Medical Director. Establish both standing and ad hoc committees. Set policies and ensure effective planning. Monitor and strengthen programs and services. Set the culture of the PCN through the development of core values and guiding principles. Ensure adequate financial resources. Protect assets and provide proper financial oversight. Identify principle risks to the PCN and develop and implement appropriate systems to mitigate those risks. Build a competent board, through education and evaluation. Ensure legal and ethical integrity. Enhance the PCN’s public standing. Be prepared for, attend and fully participate in all Board meetings. Officers of the Company Officers of the Company are elected or appointed by the Directors on an annual basis at the first meeting following the AGM. The () PCN has the following Officers: Chair, Vice-Chair;
Duty of Care As a board member you must exercise “reasonable care” when making a decision for the organization. In this case, “reasonable” is what a prudent person in a similar situation might do. Duty of Loyalty As a board member you must never use information gained through your position for personal gain. This means each member must always act in the best interests of the PCN. Duty of Obedience As a board member you must be faithful to the organization’s mission. This means you cannot act in a way that is inconsistent with the PCN’s goals. Board Responsibilities In addition to standards of conduct, as a governing body, the board has a responsibility to support the Administrative Lead, Medical Director and staff, and ensure operations run smoothly and in accordance with the law. Following, are the key responsibilities you have as a Board collectively and as an individual Director: Establish mission and purpose. Recruit and select the Administrative Lead and define the governance approach between the Lead and the Board. (see Governance Policy, Appendix C, #4) Support and evaluate the Administrative Lead. Recruit and select the Medical Director. Support and evaluate the Medical Director. Establish both standing and ad hoc committees. Set policies and ensure effective planning. Monitor and strengthen programs and services. Set the culture of the PCN through the development of core values and guiding principles. Ensure adequate financial resources. Protect assets and provide proper financial oversight. Identify principle risks to the PCN and develop and implement appropriate systems to mitigate those risks. Build a competent board, through education and evaluation. Ensure legal and ethical integrity. Enhance the PCN’s public standing. Be prepared for, attend and fully participate in all Board meetings. Officers of the Company Officers of the Company are elected or appointed by the Directors on an annual basis at the first meeting following the AGM. The () PCN has the following Officers: Chair, Vice-Chair;
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