BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023/24
Would you like to join the PSO Board of Directors?
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Please mail or email us at info@pso-ottawa.ca no later than September 22, 2023 of your interest in becoming a candidate for our upcoming Board of Directors' election.
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Our organization's bylaws require that board candidates be a PSO member at least 30 days before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) being held on October 17, 2023.
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Please email us at info@pso-ottawa.ca if you wish to attend the AGM.
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Nomination Form for Board of Directors 2023/24
Eligibility Requirements:
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Be at least 18 years old
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Not have been declared incapable by a court in Canada or in another country
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Be an individual (i.e. a corporation cannot be a Director)
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Not be in bankrupt status: and
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Be a member of PSO in good standing for a period of at least 30 days
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Lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery, either as an individual or family member
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Being committed to our vision, mission, and values; principles of diversity, equity and inclusion; consensus building; and our Board Code of Conduct Policy
General Information:
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Term of office is two (2) years. A Director may serve on the Board for a shorter period if they were selected to complete another’s term
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Monthly meetings (occasionally two, as necessary) plus committee meetings/work as necessary
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Being a Director is a volunteer position without monetary compensation
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Basic Responsibilities
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Carrying out the organization's mission and goals
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Planning and setting priorities
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Supporting the senior staff person (Executive Director)
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Financial monitoring, and ensuring adequate resources and managing them for the organization
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Taking part in working groups as needed
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We provide a training session for newly elected board members
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Nomination Form for Board of Directors 2023/24
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Questions? Email: info@pso-ottawa.ca
