The CLH Developmental Support Services Board of Directors help to build an inclusive community that embraces children, youth and adults with developmental support needs and their families. Directors bring personal skills or knowledge to support the strategic direction of the organization with an emphasis at this time on Human Resources.
The CLH Developmental Support Services Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and accountability of the organization. Among their responsibilities is the development, adherence and promotion of the agency’s vision, mission, strategic priorities and overall direction, and to monitor progress as well as compliance with relevant legislation.
Eligible applicants are required to offer their diverse talents and time to ensure the responsibilities of the board are fulfilled. Responsibilities of Board members include the following, to:
- Board members will serve a three year term to a maximum of nine years
Attend monthly Board meetings and participate in deliberations by asking questions, expressing views and suggestions, making or seconding motions and voting.
- Attend and participate in special Board meetings and membership meetings, including but not limited to, Annual General Meetings, strategic planning sessions and Board development events.
- Accept appointments to Board sub-committees when necessary.
Prepare for meetings by reading and considering agenda documents in advance.
- Take responsibility for self-education by seeking information necessary to understand issues and to contribute meaningfully to discussions.
- Attend, when possible, social, public information/education, fund-raising and other events sponsored by CLH or CLH Foundation
- Be an ambassador for CLH in the community and an advocate for the people served.