The Canadian Capital Chapter of RIMS will hold its Annual General Meeting on June 10, 2015. In accordance with Chapter By-Laws, the Board of Directors will open nominations for election to the Board of Directors on April 10, 2015.
Following are excerpts from the Chapter By-Laws, outlining the General Powers of the Board of Directors, its Composition, and the process for Nominations:
General Powers. The Chapter's Board of Directors shall elect Officers of the Chapter and shall assume the general management of all affairs of the Chapter.
Composition. The Chapter's Board shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and as many additional Directors as the Chapter’s Board of Directors deems necessary. Directors shall be elected at the Annual Meeting by a majority of those Members present at the meeting. Those elected shall take office immediately following the Chapter’s Annual Meeting, and shall serve until the expiration of their term of office or until their successors have been elected and qualified. All Chapter Directors shall be Deputy Members of RIMS. The Chapter President and the Chapter Delegate to the RIMS House of Delegates shall be Members of the Chapter Board of Directors.
Nominations. Nominations for the Chapter Board, other than those made by the Nominating Committee, may be made by petition signed by not less than three [ 3 ] Members, and such petition must be presented to the Chapter Secretary at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting of the Chapter.
The Nominating Committee for 2015 Elections includes the following individuals:
Tony Lackey (Past President) tony_lacky@carleton.ca
Valerie Martin (Past Past President) valeriemartin838@gmail.com
Maureen Graham (RIMS Canada Representative) Maureen.graham@ottawa.ca
The Mission of the Canadian Capital Region Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society is “to promote and advance the risk management profession by providing timely and valuable educational programs and networking opportunities”.
We encourage any new volunteers to the Board of Directors who would like to contribute their ideas, and work with and learn from fellow risk management professionals, in a lively and collaborative environment. Should you wish to put your name forward to serve on the Board, please contact any member of the Nominating Committee, or you may simply submit a duly signed nomination petition to the Chapter Secretary, Emily Works, no later than May 26, 2015:
emily.works@canadapost.ca
Descriptions of the duties and responsibilities of the Officer positions and other portfolio roles on the Board are available upon request.