BOARD MEMBER EXPECTATIONS
FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES
Candidates are asked to send a resume and cover letter to the Executive Directors ccallander@mowl.ca . Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity at Meals on Wheels London are encouraged to identify their experiences and potential contributions in their application cover letter.
Meals on Wheels London invites applications from all qualified individuals. Meals on Wheels London is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes application from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous person, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
While not required for application Meals on Wheels London is seeking those with experience and occupations in:
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- Healthcare
- Law (No specific field and not for any binding legal advice. MOWL seeks this when needed but those with a background can help to guide discussions)
- Information Technology
- Fundraising
Section 1: Membership in the Corporation
1.1 Membership in the Corporation: A board member is required to be a Member of the Corporation of the organization. Membership dues are waived for any member of the Board of Directors.
1.2 Term of Office: The term of office of a board member is three (3) years with the option for a subsequent second term of three (3) years.
Section 2: Fiduciary Duty and Code of Conduct
2.1 Code of Conduct: Board members are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct of the organization.
2.2 Conflict of Interest: The personal interest of a board member cannot come in conflict with the interests of the organization. Upon appointment/election to the Board of Directors a new member is required to sign the Declaration of Conflict-of-Interest Form.
2.3 Confidentiality: Board members are expected to maintain confidentiality as required according to the guidelines of the organization. Upon appointment/ election to the Board of Directors a new member is required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement.
Section 3: Meeting Attendance, Preparation and Engagement
3.1 Board of Directors Meetings: There are ten (10) Board of Directors meetings scheduled between September and June. Board members are expected to attend a minimum of seventy (70) percent of board meetings on an annual basis.
3.2 Annual General Meeting (AGM): The Annual General Meeting is held in June of each year and board members are expected to attend.
3.3 Meeting Preparation: Meeting information is sent to Board members a minimum of five (5) business days before each meeting. Board members are expected to review the information in advance of each meeting. Board members must have the capacity to receive meeting information electronically.
3.4 Meeting Engagement: Board members are expected to participate in meetings through discussion and questions.
3.5 Meeting Participation: Board members typically attend meetings in-person however electronic participation (i.e. teleconference, video conference) is available.