Why you should consider being an OACA Director…
Professional Development
Service on the Board of Directors can provide and fine-tune valuable professional development skills that can advance your career by providing exposure to other disciplines that you may not encounter on a frequent basis.
To enhance the opportunity for professional development and team collaboration, roles and responsibilities for each position on the Board have been defined. Directors and members can utilize these positions as a way to enhance their skillset in a number of areas including leadership/management, communications, marketing, event planning, project management (education), policy development, finance, customer service and administration.
Giving Back
Board service is a rewarding way to share your skill set and talent with a non-for-profit organization that is linked to your profession. Your involvement will contribute to the growth and development of our Association.
Fresh Ideas & Expertise
The Board is looking for members to provide fresh ideas and expertise to enhance the delivery of services to our members.
How long is a term on the Board of Directors?
Each Director has a term of three (3) years or until their successor has been elected. Positions filled due to vacancy will be determined by the Board in accordance with existing term limits.
What is Involved?
The Board meets in-person at least two (2) times per year, and as often as necessary, depending on initiatives and events. Where possible, teleconferencing and electronic methods of communication are being used to increase convenience, efficiency and to reduce costs and time associated with live meetings.
A tentative meeting schedule may be confirmed at the first meeting of the Board which may be modified throughout the year to accommodate scheduling.
At the first meeting of the Board, Directors will be assigned to one of the following committees:
- Event Planning (conference)
- Education
- Communications
- Finance and Administration
- Legislation
- Governance and Elections
** Multiple directors may be assigned to areas that have a higher workload.
Annually, the elected members of the Board will appoint a President, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary. Please see OACA’s Constitution for more information.
An average time commitment of 2 – 3 hours per month (excluding meetings) is typically required to complete workload.
Are expenses covered?
Expenses for travel and accommodation are covered for all in person meetings.
Expenses for the annual conference, including registration fees, are covered for Board members.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to serve as volunteer Director:
- You must be an Full Member of the Association in good standing.
- Be eligible under the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
In addition:
- Candidates should confirm that their municipality / employer is prepared to allow time necessary to attend all meetings of the Board as well as the annual conference.
- Successful candidates must have regular access to emails to ensure the business of the Board is addressed in a timely manner.
What positions are available?
There are no vacancies on the Board at this time. Please check back in March 2025 when nominations will open.
Nomination Process
Nomination Forms are submitted electronically through our website. You must login to your member profile to access the form. Once logged in, click “My Profile” and then the “Nomination Form” link (when published) on the left hand side bar.
A slate of candidates will be emailed to the membership after the closing of nominations which will include a photo of the candidate, brief bio and candidate nomination statements.
Election
The next election will take place electronically in April 2025. The results will be provided to the membership prior to the start of the 2025 conference. If you are elected, the first meeting of the new Board of Directors will be on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, following the conclusion of the 2025 OACA Conference.