President Job Description

The duties of the President shall include:

• Providing leadership to the Board of Directors.
• Ensuring the Board adheres to its bylaws and constitution.
• Chairing meetings of the Executive Committee. This may include coordinating the committee's work, preparing the agenda, and acting on behalf of the Board in emergencies outlined in the mandate.
• Initiates the process of choosing a chairperson for the next meeting when necessary.
• Helping the chairperson draft board meeting agendas in concert with the secretary and executive director.
• Ensuring that committee chairpersons are appointed.
• Orienting Board Members and committee chairpersons to the Board.
• Encouraging Board members to participate in meetings and activities.
• Keeping the Board's activities focused on the organization's mission.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the Board's decision-making process.
• Ensuring that there is a process to evaluate the effectiveness of Board Members, using measurable criteria.
• Recognizing board members' contributions to the board's work.
• Serving as ex-officio member of committees and attends their meetings when needed.
• Acting as one of the signing officers for cheques and other documents, such as contracts and grant applications.
• Playing a leading role in ensuring the financial sustainability of Bike Edmonton.
• Promoting the organization's purpose in the community and to the media.
• Preparing an annual report for the Annual General Meeting of the organization for adoption by the board. Presenting the report at the AGM.
• Ensuring that the board remains focused on governance issues and that staff and volunteers implement and manage programs and services
• Orienting the new President.

Dates of Effect

Date Approved, Revisioned and Active Approved February 27, 2013

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