Oacas Board Associate Member

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CHILDRENS AID SOCIETIES Full time

**OACAS Board Associate Member Nominee Requirements**

**Responsibilities of the Board of Directors**

The Board of OACAS is responsible for the overall management and operations of OACAS. Responsibility for day-to-day management is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer.

Individually and collectively, the members of the OACAS Board will represent OACAS and will at all times promote the interests and mandate of OACAS and of child welfare.

Specifically, the Board is responsible for:

- Governance of OACAS according to the Letters Patent and the By-Laws
- Formulation of strategy, goals and policies of OACAS
- Advocacy for child welfare based on established strategy and the values of OACAS
- Review and approval of the annual Operating Plan and Budget
- Approval of the audited financial statements of OACAS
- Provision of risk management oversight and ensuring appropriate insurance coverage
- Regular review of policy development, programs and member services delivered by OACAS
- Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer, fixing of his/her remuneration and terms of employment
- Annual review of the performance of the Chief Executive Officer

Implementation of many of the Board responsibilities is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, who reports to the Board on performance of the above tasks.

**Responsibilities of Individual Directors**

Fiduciary Duty

Board members discharge a fiduciary duty related to the position of trust and obligation to act honestly and in good faith to ensure that the best interests of OACAS are achieved in the decisions made by the Board. From time to time, this may require that a Director must subordinate regional and personal preferences to their overall responsibility to OACAS as an organization. Conflict of interest must be avoided at all times and must be declared if encountered. The Code of Conduct for Board members (attached as an appendix to this document) identifies the standard of conduct.

Governance

Governance is the responsibility of the Board as a whole. However, each Director must be prepared to provide guidance and leadership in policy development and advocacy. Board members must be acquainted with all aspects of OACAS, including by-laws, policies, programs and member services.

Relevant Board materials are circulated for review prior to meetings of Directors and these materials should be reviewed carefully. Regular attendance at meetings and other relevant Board events is expected.

Communications from OACAS must be reviewed regularly for information pertaining to the current work of OACAS.

Advocacy Role

OACAS Board members play an important advocacy role on behalf of the child welfare system. Directors are called upon to develop OACAS policies and to make decisions that will serve the best interests of children and families throughout Ontario.

Confidentiality

The OACAS Board endeavors to conduct business openly and to communicate fully with member Societies. Sensitive items may require confidentiality to protect privacy and/or because of the strategic nature of the issues. These items will be kept to a minimum and will be clearly identified for Board members.

**Background, Experience & Qualities of a Nominee**

In addition to skills, abilities and experiences, directors have personal qualities that can make them valuable contributors to the Board. In selecting prospective nominees, zones should consider individuals with qualities such as:
Integrity - They have personal integrity and insist that the organization behaves ethically.

Courage - They have the courage to ask tough questions and to voice their support of or opposition to proposals and actions. Their loyalty to stakeholder interests may demand that they express dissent and persist in seeking answers to questions that impact members/stakeholders.

Good judgement - They focus on the important issues and base their decisions and actions on wisdom, sound business practice and common sense.

Commitment to learning - They are prepared to take the time to get to know the organization, know their job and stay up to date. They take responsibility for their own education in areas of their contribution to the Board and participate in educational sessions offered by the organization.

The culture of the Board is as important as the skills, experience and knowledge of its directors. Directors should have the behavioural skills to function and work effectively together as a collegial team.

These skills include:
Ability to present opinions - They are articulate and able to present their views clearly, frankly and constructively.

Willingness and ability to listen - They listen respectfully and make sure they understand what they have heard.

Ability to ask questions - They know how to ask questions in a way that contributes positively to discussions.

Flexibility - They are open to new ideas and responsive to the possibility of change.

Dependability - They do their homework and attend and participate in meet

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