Board Member Job Description

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Board member, Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education - Ontario (CCAE-Ontario) 

TERM OF OFFICE:
Two years; may not be more than six consecutive years.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The CCAE-Ontario Board members provide advice, guidance and leadership on the affairs of  CCAE-Ontario through the activities of the Board of Directors and its Committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:

Each Board member of CCAE-Ontario:

• attends all Board meetings
• participates in and/or chairs one committee of the Board
• assists in programme planning and implementation of Board activities
• may be asked to provide on-site assistance at CCAE-Ontario activities
• helps market and publicize CCAE-Ontario events and activities. 
• assists with annual business plan development
• attends (as able) all CCAE-Ontario events
• keeps informed about Educational issues as they affect the needs of CCAE-Ontario

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• knowledge of the CCAE-Ontario terms of reference and goals
• demonstrated leadership ability
• ability to work with a diverse advancement population and other educational stakeholders
• good organizational and communication skills

TIME REQUIREMENTS:

• participation in a minimum of three Board of Directors meetings (lasting approximately a half day) between  May and April
• participation in committee meetings as required
• attendance at CCAE-Ontario annual general meeting
• participation is encouraged for all CCAE-Ontario activities and events

LOCATION OF MEETINGS/EVENTS:

• meetings are held at the location called by the President. Typically at least two meetings a year are held in a Toronto location

CCAE-Ontario Mission

CCAE-Ontario is dedicated to support the mission of CCAE through the provision of cost-effective professional development opportunities and the promotion of cross-disciplinary interaction in Ontario.

DATE OF APPROVAL:  February 1998
DATE OF REVISION:  December 1997
DATE OF LAST REVIEW: Novmeber 1998