Ski Nova Scotia - By-Laws
Ski Nova Scotia - Administrative Policies:

• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Confidentiality Policy
• Workplace Harassment and Workplace Violence Policy
• Trans Inclusion Policy
• Impairment and Accommodation Policy
• Concussion Policy
• Sanctioning Policy
• Financial Policy
• Travel Policy
• Protests Policy
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
• Anti-Doping Policy
• Human Resources Policy

Accountability

• The Board of Directors is collectively accountable to the members of Ski Nova Scotia and its other stakeholders.  The Board is accountable for Ski Nova Scotia’s performance in relation to its strategic objectives and for the effective stewardship of its resources.

Authority

• Individual board members have no authority to approve actions by Ski Nova Scotia, to direct staff, or to speak on behalf of Ski Nova Scotia unless given such authority by the Board.

Time commitment

• Four to six hours a month (board meetings, preparing for board meetings, participating in committees and attending events)

Terms of Office

• Two years per term. Those wishing to serve more than two terms require Board approval as per Ski Nova Scotia Bylaws.

Responsibility

• As a board member you are responsible to:

• act honestly and in good faith in the best long-term interest of Ski Nova Scotia;

• exercise the care, diligence, and skill of a reasonably prudent person;

• supervise and direct the business and affairs of Ski Nova Scotia;

• represent the interest of all members and stakeholders in the governance of Ski Nova Scotia and to ensure the best interests of Ski Nova Scotia are paramount.

Principle Duties

• As a board member you are expected to:

• respect the confidentiality about board matters and issues;

• know Ski Nova Scotia’s mission, purpose, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths, and needs;

• prepare for and participate in board meetings;

• listen to others’ views, advocate your own, identify common interests and alternatives, and be open to compromise;

• participate fully and frankly in the deliberations and discussions of the Board;

• support governance decisions once made;

• participate in the review of the Ski Nova Scotia’s objectives and in the development of a strategic plan

• help the board monitor the performance of Ski  Nova Scotia in relation to its mission, objectives, core values and reputation

• abide by the bylaws, code of conduct, conflict of interest and other policies that apply to the board

• faithfully read and understand the Ski Nova Scotia’s financial statements

• approve Ski Nova Scotia’s annual budget and monitor the financial performance of Ski Nova Scotia

• establish, review and monitor policies

• approve the hiring and release of the Executive Director based on the recommendations from a board committee

• support and participate in the evaluation of the Executive director

• identify prospective committee members and help recruit them

• participate in the self-evaluation of the board

• contribute to the board through committee work

• attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting

• be an ambassador for Ski Nova Scotia

• keep informed about issues relevant to the objectives of Ski Nova Scotia

Review

• The member position description shall be reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors through the appropriate committee.