We’re seeking individuals to:
- commit to the work/mission of the organization.
- attend monthly board meetings, including the Annual General Meeting.
- serve on one or more committees focused on communications, or financial planning
- speak on behalf of Paths for People at public events, city council committee meetings, and with the media.
General Duties
- approve, where appropriate, policy and other recommendations received from the Board and its committees
- develop the strategic direction, programming, and advocacy of the organization
- review the bylaws and policies and recommend changes to the membership
- review the Board’s structure, approve changes, and prepare necessary bylaw amendments
- participate in the development of Paths for People’s organizational plan and annual report
- approve Paths for People’s budget
- assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees, staff members and community to enhance Paths for People’s mission
2-YEAR TERM
Board members can expect to volunteer 5-10 hours/month
Executive Positions
- Chair (10-30 hours/month)
- oversees the organization
- runs board meetings
- has a signing authority
- is an ex-officio member of all Committees
- acts as primary point of contact
- speaks on behalf of the organization
- Vice-Chair (5-10 hours/month)
- supports the work of the Chair
- presides, in the absence of the Chair, over board meetings
- is a signing authority for the organization
- speaks on behalf of the organization as needed
- Secretary (5-10 hours/month)
- takes minutes at board meetings and files all minutes
- oversees record keeping and administrative correspondence of the Committee
- ensures that the organization meets filing deadlines
- maintains records of organization membership
- can be a signing authority for the organization
- Treasurer (5-10 hours/month)
- oversees the financial matters of the organization and presents to the Board a detailed account of revenues and expenditures as requested
- ensures an audited statement of the financial position of the Committee is prepared and presented to the Annual General Meeting
- is a signing authority for the organization