Join PSO's Board of Directors
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
Functions of the Board of Directors
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Organizational Operations.
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Vision and Planning.
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Financial Oversight.
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Community Relations
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Provide direction and supervision to the Executive Director
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(Cause to be) carried out all resolutions and orders of the PSO Corporation
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
General Expectations of Each Director
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Know the organization's mission, purposes, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths and needs, serve in leadership positions or undertake special assignments willingly and enthusiastically when asked to do so
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Complete the Board of Directors training program
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Follow trends in the organization's field of interest
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Suggest possible nominees for board service
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Serve the organization as a whole rather than any special interest group or constituency
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Maintain objectivity
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Read and understand the organization's financial statements
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Be yourself!
Meetings
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Prepare for, attend and participate in meetings and/or training.
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Read minutes, reports etc. circulated ahead of time.
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Suggest agenda items when appropriate.
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The position of ‘Chairperson’ rotates among the Directors for each meeting.
Confidentiality/Conflicts of Interest
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Maintain the confidentiality of items so designated
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Avoid conflicts of interest that might embarrass the organization, and disclose any possible conflicts as early as possible
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Speak on behalf of the organization when requested to do so
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