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==Preamble== | ==Preamble== | ||
===Role of a Board=== | ===Role of a Board=== | ||
The board is responsible for the highest level of decision-making and legal authority in an organization. By law, it is ultimately accountable for, and has authority over, | The board is responsible for the highest level of decision-making and legal authority in an organization. By law, it is ultimately accountable for, and has authority over, Bike Edmonton's resources and activities. The board articulates and communicates the organization's vision to the membership and the community. Through policy, the board defines the parameters within which Bike Edmonton will carry out its work. | ||
===Responsibilities of a Board=== | ===Responsibilities of a Board=== | ||
Governing boards (whether administrative or policy) have the ultimate responsibility for the organization's: | Governing boards (whether administrative or policy) have the ultimate responsibility for the organization's: | ||
*Purpose, by establishing and implementing | *Purpose, by establishing and implementing Bike Edmonton's mission and vision; | ||
*Continuity, by providing continuity for managing and implementing | *Continuity, by providing continuity for managing and implementing Bike Edmonton's affairs; | ||
*Progress, by setting the rate of progress that | *Progress, by setting the rate of progress that Bike Edmonton takes in reaching its mission and vision; | ||
*Identity, by securing the community support and appreciation for | *Identity, by securing the community support and appreciation for Bike Edmonton's objects, beliefs, vision, mission, and long-term direction. | ||
The | The Bike Edmonton Board operates mostly as a policy governing board, but still has minor roles as an administrative board since there are few staff. | ||
===Functions of the | ===Functions of the Bike Edmonton Board=== | ||
The main function of the board is governance. The board carries out this function by establishing, directing, and influencing the implementation of policy in four areas: | The main function of the board is governance. The board carries out this function by establishing, directing, and influencing the implementation of policy in four areas: | ||
*Framework governance | *Framework governance | ||
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==Authority and Responsibility of Board Members== | ==Authority and Responsibility of Board Members== | ||
The Board of Directors is the legal authority for | The Board of Directors is the legal authority for Bike Edmonton. As a member of the Board, a Director acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. | ||
==Requirements of Board Members== | ==Requirements of Board Members== | ||
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# Support of special events. | # Support of special events. | ||
# Support of, and participation in, fundraising events. | # Support of, and participation in, fundraising events. | ||
# Financial support of | # Financial support of Bike Edmonton; for example, in the form of buying a membership. | ||
==Term== | ==Term== | ||
Directors are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. Directors serve for a two year term and up to four years (two consecutive terms) as per the | Directors are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. Directors serve for a two year term and up to four years (two consecutive terms) as per the Bike Edmonton Bylaws. Directors may be released at the end of the elected term, by formally resigning, or removed according to Bike Edmonton's bylaws. | ||
==General Duties of Board Members== | ==General Duties of Board Members== | ||
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# Review the bylaws and policy manual, and recommend bylaw changes to the membership. | # Review the bylaws and policy manual, and recommend bylaw changes to the membership. | ||
# Review the Board's structure, approve changes, and prepare necessary bylaw amendments. | # Review the Board's structure, approve changes, and prepare necessary bylaw amendments. | ||
# Participate in the development of | # Participate in the development of Bike Edmonton's organizational plan and annual review. | ||
# Review monthly financial statements and approve | # Review monthly financial statements and approve Bike Edmonton's annual budget. | ||
# Approve the hiring and release of the executive director, including the executive director's employment contract, based on the recommendation of the Human Resources Committee. | # Approve the hiring and release of the executive director, including the executive director's employment contract, based on the recommendation of the Human Resources Committee. | ||
# Support and participate in evaluating the executive director. | # Support and participate in evaluating the executive director. | ||
# Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees, staff members, and community to enhance | # Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees, staff members, and community to enhance Bike Edmonton’s mission. Promote Bike Edmonton’s mission in the community. | ||
# Revisiting the organization’s mission, vision. values and approach, in collaboration with staff, to ensure that they are still relevant and that the organization’s programming is in harmony with its mission. | # Revisiting the organization’s mission, vision. values and approach, in collaboration with staff, to ensure that they are still relevant and that the organization’s programming is in harmony with its mission. | ||
# Engaging in organization-wide evaluations, in collaboration with staff. | # Engaging in organization-wide evaluations, in collaboration with staff. | ||