Board Members
Board Members bring their unique experience, skills, and expertise to the task of advancing the organization’s mission, strategy, and goals. This position is part of a diverse and qualified team of professionals who are responsible for governance, oversight, and strategic direction for the Regional Victim Serving Society (RVSS).
Board Members are recruited by the Governance and Nominations Committee as Members At Large, for an initial term of 3 years. The membership elects Executive Committee positions at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) or special AGM. The Board is composed of no less than 10, and no more than 14 Members at Large, inclusive of the 4 Executive Committee Positions (i.e., Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary).
The role and responsibilities of the Board and Executive Committee are detailed in the RVSS’s bylaws and include the following:
- Provide leadership, oversight, and governance to the RVSS
- Develop and implement the vision, mission, values, strategic direction, and goals for the RVSS
- Ensure the development, review, and reporting of the operational and strategic plans
- Develop, monitor, and strengthen the RVSS’s services and standing in the Service Delivery Region (SDR)
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, best practices and the requirements of the Program and Funding Agreement
- Approve the annual budget and ensure the effective management of resources (e.g., finances, facilities, equipment, and people)
- Attend and participate in Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and the AGM
- Contribute to the development, review, and monitoring of operational and Board policies
- Participate in the evaluations of the Board
- Appoint a spokesperson for the organization and represent the function of Victim Services within the SDR
- Ensure the RVSS builds partnerships and co-operative agreements with specialized Victim Serving Agencies
- Stay informed of community issues related to the work of the organization
