Music·Musique NB believes in diversity, and values the benefits that diversity can bring to its board of directors. Music·Musique NB seeks to maintain a Board comprised of talented and dedicated directors with a diverse mix of expertise, experience, skills and background. For purposes of Board composition, diversity includes, but is not limited to, experience, geography, language, age, gender identity, ethnicity, and aboriginal status.
POLICY FOR BOARD ACCOUNTABILITY + CODE OF CONDUCT
Also, general qualifications include:
- Understanding of the fiduciary responsibility associated with the position
- Willingness to serve on the Board.
- Ability to meet the projected time commitment.
- Capacity for attention to the organization.
- Ability to function as a deliberative body (to participate in group decision-making, using pre-established principles of the group and ability to support Board decisions even when the individual voted against the majority).
- Willingness to participate in Board orientation and continuing education.
- Integrity and the absence of serious conflicts of interest.
- A personal commitment to the organization’s mission and vision.
TIME COMMITMENT
- Four in-person meetings (3h) a year + the Annual General Meeting (1h).
- Participation in two sub-committees (6 or 7 phone meetings (1h) a year).
- Promptly answer occasional short surveys/emails when staff needs feedback on a specific issue.
- Champion Music·Musique NB and encourage membership.
- Three-year term.
It is a volunteer position, but Music·Musique NB reimburses travel expenses for meetings and for certain events.
Music·Musique NB is working to increase the accessibility of our programs and services. If you face barriers to completing an online application, please contact dawn@musicnb.org to discuss possible support.