January 11, 2020
The West Prince Chamber of Commerce nominating committee is seeking nominations for members to let their name stand for election to the board of directors for 2020/2021. Positions are open terms. All positions are confirmed annually by the membership present at the Annual General Meeting. Chamber members in good standing (annual dues and other purchases are paid) are eligible to submit their name or the name of a current employee who would represent that member. The Nominating Committee wishes to have representation from a broad cross-section of West Prince and industry sectors; so do not hesitate t0 confirm your interest.
AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 8:30 AM at Mill River Resort.
Functions of the Board:
- Experience - must be part of a local business or organization; must be a chamber member; no previous board experience is required.
- Terms – Open
- Meetings -Regular Board Members attend and participate in monthly meetings (10 meetings – no meetings in July, August). Board (Officers)Executive attend 12 or more meetings.
- Chamber Mixers & Events – Attend and participate at mixers and events when your schedule permits.
- Support & Encourage Membership– devote your best efforts to carrying out the affairs of the Chamber, including the recruitment of new members. We strongly encourage all our board to welcome guests and new members as a coordinated team effort with our Chamber.
- Participate on One Committee - You shall report on committee activities at each general meeting for the information of the general public
- Duty of Good Faith - while adhering to a duty of good faith and the avoidance of self-interest, disclose any interests, or apparent interest, in any employment, financing agreement, or any other contract or discussion that is before the Board before any action is taken by Board.
The Board consists of:
The Officers (Executive): Past President, President, President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary. Up to seven other members of the Chamber, to be elected as Directors with voting privileges. The Mayor of the Towns of O’Leary and Alberton and Tignish, or a designated representative, without voting privileges. The executive (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer) will be elected or acclaimed by the membership at the AGM.
- Yes, please consider my name for the 2020/21 Board of Directors. (provide contact details below).
OR
- I would like to nominate the following member as a candidate for the Board:
(A member of the nominating committee will contact the member to confirm their acceptance of the nomination.)
Name of nominee: _______________________________________ Business:______________________________________________
Name of Member completing this form: ______________________
Phone: ____________________________
Business: ________________________________________
E-mail: __________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
