Annual General Meeting and Conference

Ringette BC Board of Directors

The Ringette BC Board of Directors is comprised of seven directors elected from around the province for a period of one term where a term is two years. The Chair of the Board is appointed by the elected Board of Directors at the first meeting of the Board following the Annual General Meeting.

RINGETTE BC BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATION PROCESS

Pursuant to Ringette BC Bylaw Section 8.2:

The BOARD shall nominate candidates for election to the BOARD each year. In doing so, the BOARD shall strive to ensure that those nominated represent a diverse mix of candidates as to gender, geographic skill set and region.

Further, nominations of candidates may also be made in writing on a form approved by the BOARD and signed by at least three VOTING MEMBERS. Such nominations must be accompanied by the written consent of the nominee(s) and delivered to the SOCIETY at least 45 days prior to the annual GENERAL MEETING. The BOARD shall advise the VOTING MEMBERS of candidates who have been nominated for election pursuant to this provision at least 40 days prior to the annual GENERAL MEETING.

INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS CONSIDERING A POSITION ON THE RINGETTE BC BOARD

Ringette BC Board Members are:

• Individuals who believe in the value of sport;
• Supportive of the Mission, Value and Vision of Ringette BC;
• Able and willing to make the time commitment to Ringette BC;
• In accordance with the Bylaws of the Society, 8.3:
  • A candidate for election as a DIRECTOR must:
    • Be qualified to be a Director under Section 44 of the SOCIETIES ACT, and
    • Be a MEMBER of their CLUB ASSOCIATION for not less than 30 days, and who is in good standing at the time of nomination and at the time of the election, and
    • Be older than 18 years of age.

• Review required materials in advance of Board meetings;
• Participate in Board meetings (three to six per year, with a minimum of three in person, including the AGM with the others being held virtually);
• Attend other Society functions, as necessary; and
• Represent Ringette BC, as necessary with other, affiliated organizations

SUBMITTING A NOMINATION

Complete the online nomination form and submit no later than 5:00 PM Sunday April 20, 2025.

All nominations will be reviewed by the Succession Planning Committee. A report, including the Committee’s recommendations, and all valid candidate’s names will be posted to the membership by 11:59pm on Wednesday April 30, 2025.

OPERATIONS OF THE BOARD

The Ringette BC Board is a governance board. Day-to-day Operations are the responsibility of the staff of Ringette BC.

Board Activities include:

• Policy development and compliance
• Financial oversight and risk management
• Creating, reviewing, and monitoring of the Strategic Plan
• Public relations activities
• Representing the Society on related committees and Boards as determined by the Board
• Appointment and assessment of the Executive Director