#8 - Board of Directors Application Form & Code of Conduct Agreement

Board of Directors Application Form
Board Member Requirements & Expectations
- Must adhere to POC’s Board Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
- Must be a POC member in good standing for a minimum of one year
- Must provide two references: one from a fellow POC member and one from a current POC Community Leader volunteer or Executive
- All applications will be reviewed for suitability; please note that not all applicants will be accepted
- Must be available to serve a two-year term
- Must commit to a minimum of:
  -Two one-hour virtual meetings a month
  -Two to three virtual Board meetings quarterly for 2.5 hours with the possibility of one or two in-person meetings (Fall & Spring)
Today’s Date:*

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Your Name:*

First NameLast Name
Address

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Your Email:*
example@example.com
Your Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Your Company Name:*
Your Location:*
Nominated By:*
POC Join Date:*
Portfolio (if known):*
Name of Reference - POC Member:*
Name of Reference - POC Executive:*
Please tell us why you are interested in joining the board and any skills you can bring forth. Also let us know what you would hope to gain or learn:*
I, First Name* Last Name* agree that if I am serving in a volunteer capacity at the Chapter level, and if standing for an executive position on the National Board, I agree to step down from my executive position at the Chapter level, should I hold one. I agree that this will remain in effect for the remainder of my term on the National Board.
I, First Name* Last Name* solemnly swear that the above information is true and answered to the best of my knowledge and ability.
Signature (use trackpad/stylus/fingertip/mouse):*

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Board Code of Conduct Agreement
Today’s Date:*

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Your Name:*

First NameLast Name
Your Company Name:*
As a member of the National Board of Directors of Professional Organizers in Canada (POC), I will:
- Listen carefully to other Board members.
- Carefully consider and respect the opinions of other Board members.
- Respect and support the decision-making process chosen by the Board.
- Actively participate in Board meetings and actions.
- Bring to the attention of the Board any issues I believe will have a significant effect on POC, its members, or the industry as a whole.
- Ensure good communication among my Board colleagues, any volunteers working with me, and the general POC membership.
- Refer complaints directly to the Board member responsible for the area of concern.
- Recognize that my job is to ensure that the organization is well managed, not necessarily to manage the organization.
- Represent all those whom POC serves, regardless of any personal, geographic, or special interests I may hold.
- Consider myself a “trustee” of the organization and do my best to ensure it is well-maintained, financially secure, and always operating in accordance with stated POC objectives.
- Work to learn how to do my job better and with sufficient volunteer and staff support.
- Acknowledge and disclose conflicts of interest in my personal or professional life and my position on the Board, and remove myself from the decision-making process when I am in conflict.
As a member of the POC National Board of Directors of Professional Organizers in Canada (POC), I shall not
- Have been found in violation of POC’s Code of Ethics at any time.
- Use the organization or my position for my personal advantage or that of my friends, relatives, or associates, except that I may indicate my past and current POC roles, titles, and activities in biographical material and respond to any request for my services that may result from such material.
- Discuss confidential Board matters with anyone not privy to such matters.
- Interfere with the duties of staff or undermine the authority of POC staff.
- Speak for or on behalf of the organization unless specifically authorized to do so.
I,First Name* Last Name*, acknowledge that as a member of the National Board, my primary obligation is to act on behalf of POC. I further acknowledge that Directors govern POC on behalf of the members.
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