GOVERNANCE
Our Board of Directors
The President is responsible for ensuring that the Board of Directors and its members are:
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Cognisant of, and able to execute, their governance responsibilities
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Aware of and comply with applicable laws and bylaws
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Competent of completing board business successfully and efficiently
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Accountable for their conduct in relation to all matters related to the board
The President is expected to:
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Chair board meetings
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Stay in close communication with all board members and monitor their performances
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Identify and recruit new members
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Lead the design of training workshops as necessary
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Propose committees and task forces, appoint committee members and offer opportunities for cross participation as appropriate
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Contribute to the various committees and attend committee meetings
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Plan meeting agendas
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Submit various reports to the board, to funders, and to other "stakeholders"
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Regularly appraise the sustainability of the organization and strategize novel ventures as necessary
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Perform other duties as the need arises and/or as defined in the bylaws
President
Dr. Subodh Verma
MD, PhD, FRCSC, FAHA
The Treasurer is expected to:
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Ensure that the finances are always aligned with the mission of the organization
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Manage the finances of the organization, including the board’s review of and action related to, financial responsibilities
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Always make available the current financial reports to the board
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Regularly report on key financial concerns and trends as well as provide assessments of fiscal health
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Draw up the annual budget for members’ approval
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Develop the financial procedures and systems as well as the accessibility
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Prepare the financial agendas for meetings
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Recommend and organize annual (or more frequent) audits
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Assist in the selection of an auditor, if needed, and meet with the auditor as required
Treasurer
Dr. Mohammed Al-Omran
MD, MSc, FRCSC
The Secretary is expected to:
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Attend all Board of Directors meetings and members’ meetings
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Construct the agenda in collaboration with the President/Chair
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Take minutes that accurately reflect the discussions, decisions and action items of each meeting
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Distribute the minutes to all the relevant members in a timely fashion
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Keep the policy manual and by laws current
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Maintain current lists of board and organization members as well as their contact information
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Manage all internal correspondence and ensure the relevant parties are aware of the latest decisions/actions
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Manage all external correspondence – annual reports, website updates, membership correspondence etc.
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Respond to all queries from external parties
Secretary