Board of Directors

CAA North & East Ontario is searching for dynamic new board members to bring innovative ideas, experience and vision to everything we do. Join our Board of Directors in guiding this historic and well-established CAA Club’s growth and success into the future.

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**Overview**:
CAA North & East Ontario is presently inviting applicants to fill future vacancies on the Board of Directors. This position is open to all Primary Members of CAA North & East Ontario (CAANEO) over the age of 18 residing in the catchment of CAANEO including the cities of North Bay, Ottawa, Sudbury & Thunder Bay; the districts of Cochrane, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Timiskaming & Kenora; and the Counties of: Dundas, Glengarry, Grenville, Lanark, Prescott, Renfrew, Russell and Stormont. Click here for CAA NEO territory map.

**Term of Office**:
The term of office of the Director, who is elected, will be for three (3) years commencing at the Annual General meeting held in December of each year.

**Responsibilities**:
**Requirements**:
In order to qualify as a Director, a nominee must:

- Be a primary CAA North & East Ontario Member in good standing on the date of election
- Agree to abide by the terms of reference for a Board Member, which outline the responsibilities and expectations for Board Members
- Have a valid passport for travel or able to obtain one

and must not be:

- Employed by the Club
- Married to, child of, agent of, or parent to, an employee of the Club
- An individual who has had an un-discharged bankruptcy
- An individual who has himself or herself been insolvent or bankrupt within the three (3) years immediately preceding the appointment, or associated with* a Person** that has become insolvent or bankrupt within the three (3) years immediately preceding the appointment
- An individual who is charged or has been convicted, or associated with a Person that is charged or has been convicted, of an offence under the Criminal Code, the _Travel Industry Act_ or the _Business Practices Act_ or statues similar to these in other jurisdictions or any offence under provincial legislation that gives reason to the CAA North & East Ontario Board of Directors to believe that the function of Director will not be fulfilled with honesty and integrity and in the best interests of the Club

Notes:

- “Associated with” means holding either (i) a directorship of, or (ii) at least ten percent (10%) of the outstanding equity shares of, or (iii) a senior officer portfolio of the company with which the individual is affiliated.

**“Person” shall mean an individual, proprietorship, partnership, incorporated company, joint venture or other legally recognized entity.

**Collective Board Skills and Experience**

Each Director brings unique skills and experience to the Board. In selecting new members, attention will be given to ensuring that the collective mix of skills and experience supports the Board’s ability to add strategic value to CAA North & East Ontario.

Collectively, Board members should:

- Provide credible stakeholder perspectives
- Provide strong participation that strives for excellence and supports consensus building
- Be strategic thinkers who take a governance-focused approach to Board responsibilities
- Demonstrate a willingness to support CAA North & East Ontario’s vision.

**Individual Knowledge and Experience**

To foster its ability to provide strategic direction and fulfill its oversight responsibilities, the collective Board should include members with knowledge of and experience in the following areas:

- Board governance
- Insurance industry
- Financial management and analysis
- Travel industry
- Automotive industry
- Financial/Banking industry
- Information technology sector and/or software licensing and sales
- Business development and operation of growth businesses
- Risk management and analysis
- Public policy and regulatory environments
- Marketing / public relations / communications
- Digital media, advertising and brand management
- Building partnerships and strategic alliances

**Compensation**:

- Annual stipend $5,500
- Compensation for meetings, $550 a day
- Total compensation, stipend + meeting fees, approximately $15,000
- Free CAA Premier Membership
- Employee pricing on products and services provided by CAANEO
- Annual education allowance