Board Minutes October 2016: Difference between revisions

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== New Business ==
== New Business ==


=== Bookkeeper Contract (5 min) Geoff ===
=== Introductions! (15 min) All ===
* Our bookkeeper (contractor) resigned in September.  
* Round table of introductions for the benefit of new board members.
* New posting has been issued on website and social media: [edmontonbikes.ca/job-bookkeeper-2016/ edmontonbikes.ca/job-bookkeeper-2016/] (see all job postings we've done in the past at [edmontonbikes.ca/category/news/jobs/ edmontonbikes.ca/category/news/jobs/]). Please circulate to your contacts!
* Name, past & current involvement with EBC, personal skills/profession/personal interests
* Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
 
=== What is a Governance Board? ===
* See doc "[http://culture.alberta.ca/community/programs-and-services/board-development/resources/info-bulletins-english/pdfs/RolesResp09-print.pdf Roles & Resonsibilities of Non-Profit Boards]" by Alberta Culture - Board Development. They have many helpful board orientation [http://culture.alberta.ca/community/programs-and-services/board-development/resources/info-bulletins-english/ fact sheets] and [http://culture.alberta.ca/community/programs-and-services/board-development/resources/workbooks/ workbooks].
 
=== EBC Vision, Mission, Objectives, Programs ===
* Vision, Mission, Objects: [http://edmontonbikes.ca/about/board/ http://edmontonbikes.ca/about/board/]
* Programs: [http://edmontonbikes.ca/services/ http://edmontonbikes.ca/services/]
* Discussion:
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=== Board Responsibilities ===
* Job descriptions
** See wiki > Policies > [http://edmontonbikes.ca/w/Job_Descriptions:_Board_Members Job Descriptions]
* [http://edmontonbikes.ca/w/Code_of_Conduct:_Board_Members Code of Conduct] - '''signatures required'''
* [http://edmontonbikes.ca/w/Conflict_of_Interest_Policy Conflict of Interest] - '''signatures required'''
* Internal communications
* Committees
** wiki > [http://edmontonbikes.ca/w/Committees Committees]
 
=== Strategic Plan ===
* March 2016 plan needs updating. This is generally done at the November board retreat (see below).
 
=== Getting Things Done! Committees ===
* EBC board currently has 4 committees:
** Executive = President Jon, VP Nancy, Treasurer Geoff, Secretary Anna/Derek
** Human Resources Committee = Nancy, Geoff,
** Policy Committee = Dan, Anna, Rachel,
** Strategic Committee = Derek, Karl,
 
=== Scheduling Monthly Board Meetings ===
* Board currently meets on 2nd Monday of each month.
* Is this a regular conflict for anyone for 2016-7?
* Location currently Education South at U of A. Is this accessible and appropriate for current board?


=== Logistics for Nov Board Retreat (15 min) Anna ===
=== Logistics for Nov Board Retreat (15 min) Anna ===
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=== New Board Member Orientation (30 min) Jon ===
=== Sharing Round Table ===
* What are you currently interested in doing on the EBC board? What info would be most helpful at the Nov retreat (or soon) to allow you to participate actively?
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* Discussion notes:
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== <i>In Camera</i> Session ==
== <i>In Camera</i> Session ==

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