The Board is the legal authority for the AWNA.  Thus, each Board member is responsible for actively participating in the effective governance of the Board.  Each Board member is responsible for contributing to achieving the Board’s corporate responsibilities, and its mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

 

1. To fulfill the role and responsibilities, Board members:

a) Keep informed on organizational matters at the governance level, as well as on issues and trends in the province;

b) Approve, where appropriate, policy and other recommendations developed by the Board, and received from Board committees and senior staff members;

c) Monitor all Board policies, including the bylaws, and recommend changes when needed;

d) Review the Board’s structure, and recommend changes when needed;

e) Abide by and support the decisions of the Board by communicating Board positions and values when speaking outside of Board meetings;

f) Participate in the development of the strategic plan for the AWNA, and review the plan on a regular basis;

g) Approve and monitor the budget for the AWNA;

h) Approve the hiring of the Executive Director, including contract renewal; provide input and support to the Executive Director; and participate in evaluating the Executive Director;

i) Assist in developing and maintaining positive relationships among the Board members, Board committees, staff members, AWNA members, and key partners, in order to enhance the mission of the AWNA.

 

2. Board membership also includes:

a) Commitment to the work of the AWNA, especially the vision, mission, values, and goals of the Board;

b) Possibly chairing a Board committee;

c) Preparation for, attendance at, and active participation in Board meetings;

d) Attendance at Board orientation and development sessions;

e) Attendance at the Annual General Meeting and other Special Meetings;

f) Support of special events either sponsored or supported by the Board.