CHUNTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

ROLE OF THE BOARD

A board of directors is an elected or appointed group of people responsible for managing an organization's operations. The board of directors represents and protects the interests of stakeholders by making decisions that improve the organization's stability. They ensure the organization is abiding by all relevant laws and regulations. They do this by creating and updating business processes and developing an organization's policies.

A board of directors typically includes experts in their field. Each member of the board uses their expertise to provide tailored advice and solutions to the organization. This helps organizations improve their processes and success.

 

Chair of the Board:

Primary duties: The chair of the board, also known as the chairperson, is the highest-ranking position on the board. They act as a liaison between an organization’s stakeholders and its General Manager. The chair of the board helps the board and General Manager make decisions that improve the organization's stability. They do this by fulfilling the following responsibilities:

·         scheduling and leading board meetings

·         offering opinions, ideas, or solutions to the board and having them vote to approve or decline them

·         monitoring the organization's profitability and stability

·         representing the organization in public, such as at charity events

·         evaluating the performance of high-level managers

·         recommending high level managers for the board to vote on

 

Vice-Chair of the Board:

Primary duties: A vice-chairperson works directly under the chair of the board. They support the chair of the board by taking on the following responsibilities:

·         establishing agendas for board meetings

·         handling conflicts of interest among the board of directors

·         acting as another point of contact when the chair is occupied

·         preparing and presenting annual reports

·         overseeing the work of the other board members

·         completing any task the chairperson delegates

 

Treasurer:

Primary duties: A board treasurer must have a strong working knowledge of accounting as they review the organization's financial reports. They ensure the board is updated and aware of the organization's viability and stability. To do this, they take on the following responsibilities:

·         ensuring financial reports for each meeting

·         updating meeting attendees about the organization's earnings and expenses

·         managing public funds

·         making decisions about spending and investing

·         helping to present the organization's annual budget for board approval

 

Secretary:

Primary duties: Board secretaries are responsible for many administrative and communication-related tasks. They also ensure the board and organization is following national, provincial and/or territorial laws and regulations. Some of their responsibilities include the following:

·         recording, documenting, and distributing meeting minutes

·         ensuring the minutes are safe and accurate

·         notifying members and stakeholders of upcoming meetings

·         keeping copies of the organization's bylaws and policies to ensure everyone follows them

·         recording board attendance during each meeting

 

Board Member:

Primary duties: Board members include anyone on the board that does not hold one of the previously mentioned positions. Some board members volunteer to be on the board and represent their department. Some departments elect a representative for the board. They should reflect the organization's values when completing the following responsibilities:

·         attending meetings regularly

·         joining in with board discussions and offering their ideas or opinions

·         voting on board matters

·         making motions

Qualifications of all board members:

·         Experience in natural resources

·         Knowledge/familiarity of UFN land base

·         Ethical judgment

·         Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively

·         Willingness to commit needed time

·         Understanding of the director role

·         Humility and integrity

·         Ability to get along well with others

 

Interview Process:

·         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

·         Criminal Record Check

·         Work/Personal Reference Check

Deadline:

The Closing Date is March 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

Applications can be emailed to: The HR Director at: HR@ulkatcho.ca