38. Officers of the corporation  Policy Home

Unless otherwise specified by the Board (which may, subject to the Act modify, restrict or supplement such duties and powers), the offices of the corporation, if designated and if officers are appointed, shall have the following duties and powers associated with their positions:

a.    Chair of the Board – The chair of the Board, if one is to be appointed, shall be a director. The chair of the Board, if any, shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board and of the members. The chair shall have such other duties and powers as the Board may specify.

b.    Regional Vice-Chairs of the Board – The regional vice-chairs of the Board, if one or more are appointed, shall each be a director. If the chair of the Board is absent or is unable or refuses to act, a regional vice-chair of the Board, if any, shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board and of the members. The regional vice-chairs shall have such other duties and powers as the Board may specify.

c.    Associate Vice-Chair of the Board – The Associate Vice-Chair of the Board, if one is to be appointed, shall be a director.  The Associate Vice-Chair is responsible for representing the interests of young adults in our members and the broader community and shall have such other duties and powers as the Board may specify.

d.    President – If appointed, the president shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation and shall be responsible for implementing the strategic plans and policies of the corporation. The president shall, subject to the authority of the Board, have general supervision of the affairs of the corporation.

e.    Secretary – If appointed, the secretary shall attend and be the secretary of all meetings of the Board, members and committees of the Board. The secretary shall enter or cause to be entered in the corporation's minute book, minutes of all proceedings at such meetings; the secretary shall give, or cause to be given, as and when instructed, notices to members, directors, the public accountant and members of committees; the secretary shall be the custodian of all books, papers, records, documents and other instruments belonging to the corporation. 

f.    Treasurer – If appointed, the treasurer shall have such powers and duties as the Board may specify.

The duties and powers of all other officers of the corporation are determined based on their mandate or the needs of the Board or the president. Subject to the Act, the Board may modify, increase, or limit the duties and powers of any officer.