Authority

• Directors act as leaders and stewards of the association.

Term

• Directors are elected by the membership to the Board.
• The term of office of Directors elected to the Board shall be three (3) calendar years commencing immediately after the election and expiring on the date of the next election.
• Directors shall not be elected to serve more than three (3) consecutive three-year-terms, but shall otherwise be eligible for re-election.

Requirements

• Attend Board Meetings and the Annual General Meeting.
• Serve on at least one standing or special committee.
• Commit to the effective operation of the association.
• Be informed of the services provided by Standardbred Canada.
• Access to electronic means of communication with the association.
• Be aware of any conflict of interest that may affect the association.
• Be informed of the state of the industry.
• Work in good faith with other Directors and Management in pursuit of the association’s goals.
• Respect the principles of confidentiality, sensitive financial information and personnel matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board.
• Take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies and other Board matters.
• Approve policy and other recommendations received by the Board, its committees and Management.
• Monitor all Board and association policies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Standardbred Canada through a regular review of its programs and services.
• Approve amendments to the By-Laws and recommend ratification by the general membership.
• Approve regulations that supplement the association’s By-Laws.
• Approve the Strategic Plan.
• Approve the annual operating budget.
• Promote Standardbred Canada membership through attendance at industry functions, networking, etc.
• Seek potential candidates for nomination in the election of Director process.
• Participate in a performance evaluation of each Board meeting as a Board and as an individual Director.