Board Member Position Description
The non-profit governance board for the Maple Ridge Historical Society has three primary responsibilities: setting direction, ensuring adequate resources, and providing oversight. The board governs the Society according to the bylaws and policies in place.
Responsibilities
Board members are encouraged to attend all meetings, and to prepare by reading the board material set in advance. Board members are expected to participate in discussions and decision making. Board members are also expected to actively serve on committees as selected and needed. In advance of meetings, unavoidable absences may be reported to the Executive Director.
Commitment
Every Director shall unreservedly subscribe to and support the mission of the Society. Board members will inform themselves of and understand the Society's vision, mission, financial status, granting, as well as other goals and objectives. It is expected board members will be current on related issues in our community and in the area of local heritage.
Meetings
Meetings of the board are held monthly. Meetings are currently set for the last Wednesday of each month at 7pm. This schedule is set annually depending on the availability of current board members.
Committee meetings are scheduled as the chair and committee deems appropriate. Members of committees are encouraged to attend all meetings.
Term
Directors may be appointed or elected. The annual election of board members occurs at the Annual General Meeting held in March of each year. The term of office shall normally be one year, with board members standing for re-election each AGM. The Society's bylaws have additional provisions for appointed and elected Directors.
Directors shall not receive any remuneration for their services to the Society.