Boardtest

The President provides leadership to members of the Board of Directors; chairs Board meetings and ensures that the Board adheres to its bylaws and constitution. The President is also responsible for:

• Preparing the Board’s agenda (with input from board members)
• Chairs the board meetings. (Various members of the Board may take on this role)
• Encourages Board members to participate in meetings and activities.
• Keeps the Board’s discussions on topic by summarizing issues.
• Keeps the Board’s activities focused on the organization’s mission.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the Board’s decision-making process.
• Chairs meetings of the Executive Committee.
• Ensures that steering committee chairpersons are appointed as required.
• Orients Board Members and committee chairpersons to the Board.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of Board Members, using measurable criteria.
• Recognizes Board Members’ contributions to the Board’s work.
• Acts as one of the signing officers for cheques and other documents, such as contracts and grant applications.
• Plays a leading role in supporting fundraising activities.
• Promotes the organization’s purpose in the community and to the media.
• Prepares a report for the Annual General Meeting.
• Chairs the Nominating Committee and prepares the nomination list for potential Board members to be presented at the annual general meeting.

email: president@permaculturecalgary.org