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President of the Board of Directors

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About the Portfolio - President of the Board of Directors

 

The President is the presiding officer of the Board of Directors, which is the executive body of the organization.  The President is ultimately responsible for the affairs of the Board of Directors.

Calendar of Board of Directors meetings and sub committee meetings

Incumbent: Not available

Elected - Oct 2003

Member since - 1996

 

 

Task Description and Duties

Section 26.01 of the Constitution prescribes the following duties of the President. (please note: this extract may differ from the Constitution)

Notwithstanding any other duties and tasks prescribed by the Governing Documents, the Law, local ordinances and stipulations of contracts entered in between The House and other parties, additional duties of the President shall include:

  1. The President is the presiding officer of the Board of Directors; and oversees Board of Directors and executive Committee meetings.
  2. Serve as ex-officio member of all committees.
  3. Work in partnership with the chief executive to ensure board resolutions are carried out.
  4. Call special meetings if necessary.
  5. Appoint all Committee chairs and with the chief executive, recommend who will serve on committees.
  6. Assist chief executive and Administrative Director in preparing agenda for board meetings
  7. Assist the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President in conducting new board member orientation.
  8. Oversee searches for a new chief executive and senior personnel.
  9. Coordinate the Executive Officer's annual. performance evaluation before the end of May each year.
  10. Work with the nominating Committee to recruit new board members.
  11. Act as an alternate spokesperson for the organization.
  12. Consult with board members on their roles and help them assess their performance.
  13. Co-ordinate and direct the Board of Directors in execution of its tasks; set duties, tasks, deadlines, measurable outcomes, and review reports from Officers and Committees.
  14. Monitor and co-sign the reports of the Chief Executive Officer to Government Departments, Donors and Sponsoring Partners.
  15. Monitor the production and conception of, and co-sign all Business Plans and Project Proposals developed by the Chief Executive Officer and other members before submitting such for consideration by the Board of Directors or Donors or Sponsoring Partners.
 

Organisation Budget for 2003/2004

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Committees

Current Director's special challenges
and objectives

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Links to Archived Reports and Statements of President   

 

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