Section 2. National Church
2.2 National Governance
2.2.2 National Board
Composition - The National Board consists of between 7 and 11 members including representation from different regions across Canada.
Election - The existing board serves as the nominating committee for new members. Local church councils in the region represented are invited to submit names for consideration to the president. Delegates at the national AGM vote to ratify nominees for two year terms of service on the board.
Powers - The National Board is empowered to:
Officers - The Board, acting in accordance with the Bylaws, shall appoint from its members such officers as required. The Board shall hire a President in accordance with the procedure and requirements stipulated in the Bylaws. The President is the spiritual leader, the C.E.O. and the chair of the board. [see Section IX; Bylaws]
Committees and Task Forces - The National Board shall establish such committees or task forces as it deems necessary.
Composition - The National Board consists of between 7 and 11 members including representation from different regions across Canada.
Election - The existing board serves as the nominating committee for new members. Local church councils in the region represented are invited to submit names for consideration to the president. Delegates at the national AGM vote to ratify nominees for two year terms of service on the board.
Powers - The National Board is empowered to:
- administer the affairs of the Corporation;
- make or authorize such financial arrangements as may be necessary;
- acquire and/or dispose of real and personal property; in accordance with the Articles and Bylaws of the Corporation. [see Section IX, Bylaws).
Officers - The Board, acting in accordance with the Bylaws, shall appoint from its members such officers as required. The Board shall hire a President in accordance with the procedure and requirements stipulated in the Bylaws. The President is the spiritual leader, the C.E.O. and the chair of the board. [see Section IX; Bylaws]
Committees and Task Forces - The National Board shall establish such committees or task forces as it deems necessary.
- A task force is organized to research a particular issue for later recommendation and debate by the Board, or carry out a specific objective within a certain time-frame. Task forces are established on an as-need basis. Standing committees allow for greater flexibility in the work of the Board. The committee is charged with bringing recommendations to the board and cannot make organizational decisions. The board is not obligated to follow the committee’s suggestions. A committee or task force may have non-board members as advisors as well as Board members to bring additional perspective.
- Committees established by the National Board shall be provided with clear written terms of reference that describe: length of term of service; task assignment; and reporting procedure. The Board shall appoint, at its sole discretion, a person to chair the committee. The chairperson may recruit his/her committee. The board shall approve any or all committee members selected by the chairperson of a committee.
