Participate in the development of, review and approve the organization’s strategic plan consistent with the organization’s mandate Human Resources Subject to government legislation and guidelines, select, appoint, compensate and evaluate the General Manager Oversee the General Manager’s management succession and development Financial and Corporate Issues Review financial, accounting and control systems ensure appropriate risk management systems ensure code of ethical conduct and conflict of interest guidelines in place Monitor and Report Monitor organizational performance against strategic plans and compliance with applicable government contracts Account to government and stakeholders through appropriate reporting Representation The Board in its recruiting efforts will strive particularly to ensure that: there is gender equality at least one Member is between the ages of eighteen and twenty-nine at one Member resides in each of the major communities we serve: Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Hudson Hope, Pouce Coupe and Fort Nelson Members are involved in one or more of the following sectors of the economy to provide a diverse and well-informed board: professional (banking, legal, accounting, etc.) oil & gas business or entrepreneur forestry mining tourism non-profit organizations In our communities there is not as much diversity as you would find in the urban centers. We do encourage diversity and seek directors that give a good representation of our region. Time Commitment The Board of Directors generally meets once per month on the third Wednesday, excluding July and August. Meetings are approximately 1 to 1.5 hours in length, beginning at 5:00 pm, and are held in the board room of the Community Futures office in Dawson Creek. A light dinner is provided at each meeting. Board members’ interest and experience is valued in supporting the development of new goals for the organization, therefore they are strongly encouraged to attend annual strategic planning sessions, to help set the direction of Community Futures for the future years. Term
Participate in the development of, review and approve the organization’s strategic plan consistent with the organization’s mandate Human Resources Subject to government legislation and guidelines, select, appoint, compensate and evaluate the General Manager Oversee the General Manager’s management succession and development Financial and Corporate Issues Review financial, accounting and control systems ensure appropriate risk management systems ensure code of ethical conduct and conflict of interest guidelines in place Monitor and Report Monitor organizational performance against strategic plans and compliance with applicable government contracts Account to government and stakeholders through appropriate reporting Representation The Board in its recruiting efforts will strive particularly to ensure that: there is gender equality at least one Member is between the ages of eighteen and twenty-nine at one Member resides in each of the major communities we serve: Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Hudson Hope, Pouce Coupe and Fort Nelson Members are involved in one or more of the following sectors of the economy to provide a diverse and well-informed board: professional (banking, legal, accounting, etc.) oil & gas business or entrepreneur forestry mining tourism non-profit organizations In our communities there is not as much diversity as you would find in the urban centers. We do encourage diversity and seek directors that give a good representation of our region. Time Commitment The Board of Directors generally meets once per month on the third Wednesday, excluding July and August. Meetings are approximately 1 to 1.5 hours in length, beginning at 5:00 pm, and are held in the board room of the Community Futures office in Dawson Creek. A light dinner is provided at each meeting. Board members’ interest and experience is valued in supporting the development of new goals for the organization, therefore they are strongly encouraged to attend annual strategic planning sessions, to help set the direction of Community Futures for the future years. Term
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