Commitment & Governance Meetings

The remuneration of Directors reflects the nature of service, complexity of tasks and amount of time dedicated to service. Director expenses are paid in accordance with the Government of Alberta rates.

Each Director serves on one or more standing committees.

Commitment

Attendance at Board and Standing Committee meetings is vital to the success of the Board and Standing Committees and its actions and is one measure of the commitment and contribution of an individual Director. Directors are expected to attend Board and Standing Committee meetings in which they serve.

Listed below are the number of meetings held in 2022.

The Role of the Board

The ABmunis Board is responsible for effectively governing the Association by carrying out the powers, duties, and functions expressly given to it under legislation, bylaws and policies.

The Role of the President

The President provides overall leadership to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. They are responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of the Board in its role of governing.

Key Board member responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

■ Attending and preparing for all Board meetings.

■ Participating effectively on one or more Board committees.

■ Developing and evaluating the specific advocacy programs and services of ABmunis.

■ Monitoring and influencing government legislation, programs and policies which impact the membership.

■ Apprising the membership of significant national and provincial trends and/or issues that affect local governments, and taking action to ensure their interests are known to decision makers.

■ Communicating policies and initiatives to elected municipal and other public officials.

■ Encouraging their own council and regional groups to endorse important policy issues.

■ Encouraging neighbouring municipalities to provide input and advice on policies and initiatives.

Key responsibilities of the President include, but are not limited to, the following:

■ Guides the Board in the fulfillment of its mandate.

■ Ensures the Board has a strategic focus and represents the best interests of ABmunis.

■ Ensures that the Board plays a full and constructive part in the development and determination of strategies and policies.

■ Ensures effective communication among the Board, and between the Board and the CEO, and serves as the contact point for Board members on all Board issues.

■ Chairs Board and Executive Committee meetings, ensuring meetings are conducted in an efficient, effective, and focused manner.

■ Encourages participation of all Board members, maintaining a cohesive group without losing diversity of opinion and objectivity.

■ Acts as the official spokesperson for ABmunis.