BECOME A BOARD MEMBER

BECOME A BOARD MEMBER
There may also be opportunity to become a member of the Board of Directors of Muskoka Victim Services, and to help promote MVS within the District of Muskoka as well as providing support to both the staff and the VCR's in the operation of the agency.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Role of the Board

• Policy making body
• Oversee organizations budget, financing, HR policies
• Sets direction through strategic planning and vision
• Monitors and controls organizations functioning and achievement of objectives

Duty of Knowledge

• Objective; Charter, letters patent
• Requirements of internal governance mechanisms; bylaws
• Best practices
• Policies and procedures of organization

Duty of Care

• No minimum level of skill required
• Those with particular level of expertise should apply them in the best interest of the organization
• Act cautiously, anticipate probable consequences
• Maintain confidentiality

Duty of Diligence

• Members are accountable to organization; act with prudence to preserve integrity and reputation
• Preparation
• Attendance
• Clarity
• Expression

Duty to Manage

• Elect officers
• Enact bylaws
• Establish policies and provide guidance
• Appoint and supervise staff
• Comply with laws, regulation and funding conditions

For the board member application:
Please print out and complete the application form (PDF).
You can drop off, or click this link to email or snailmail to the address below. As soon as we receive the application we will contact you.

Muskoka Victim Services
29 Manitoba Street
2nd Floor, Suite 9
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1S4

© Muskoka Victim Services 2011