At an Annual General Meeting, Members of the River Woods Housing Co-operative elects a Board of Directors which consists of:
EXECUTIVE POSITIONS:
President
As Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the President calls meetings, both Board and General; sets agendas; chairs the meetings; signs documents on behalf of the co-operative; represents the co-operative in an official capacity; and oversees the overall co-ordination of the co-operative. In addition, the President has a responsibility to guide and assist the Directors in forming objectives for the organization; interpretation, development and implementation of policies; keeping the rest of the Board informed of the affairs of the Co-op in order to secure advice, guidance and authorization for the operations of the Co-op. The President is the figurehead of the organization and must develop a sound relationship with members, government, the community and the public.
Vice President
Assumes the duties of the President when necessary; may be a signing officer for the co-operative and have other specific duties assigned by the Board.
Secretary
Records minutes of Board and General meetings and ensures that they are filed and distributed; ensures that attendance is recorded, quorum requirements met; ensures that the minutes book is kept in good order and up to date; signs documents and handles correspondence as required; performs other duties as assigned.
Treasurer
Ex-officio officer of the Finance Committee; ensures that financial records are properly maintained; oversees financial areas of the co-op's operation and reports to the Board and membership; may act as a signing officer.
Directors at Large
Board members are responsible to attend meetings or notify Chairperson of unavoidable absences; attend courses related to Board duties; become familiar with legal and financial documents; maintain confidentiality, act upon the co-op's interest before personal considerations or needs, represent the co-op in a positive way, and declare any conflict of interest in any process before the Board or the membership and abstain from voting in any case where a conflict of interest is present.
River Woods Housing Co-op 202-3707 Hamber Pl, North Vancouver, BC V7G 2J4 Tel:(604) 929-2183