Qaulifications:
Each person elected as a Director with the RAS must meet the following qualifications and continue to meet the qualifications throughout their term. If a person ceases to meet the qualifications as provided, the person thereupon ceases to be a Director.
a) Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age as of the election date;
b) Must not have the status of bankrupt;
c) Must not be a person who has been found under the Ontario Substitute Decisions Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 30 or under the Ontario Mental Health Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. M.7 to be incapable of managing property;
d) Must not be a person who has been declared incapable by any court in Canada or elsewhere;
e) Must consent in writing to hold office as a director within ten (10) days after their election.
f) Is not an ineligible individual as defined in the Income Tax Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.).
g) Must provide the RAS with a current Vulnerable Sector Check within 60 days of being elected as a Director.
h) Must be a member in good standing for a minimum of 1 year before date of AGM, and remain in good standing for the duration of their term.
i) Must sign RAS Code of Conduct.
Thank you for your interest in supporting the Rockton Agricultural Society. We truly appreciate the time and care our volunteers give to help RAS thrive.
If you have any questions about the nomination process or the role of a Director, please feel free to reach out to Melissa Nimijohn at president@rocktonworldsfair.com.