Nominate a candidate for the 2020 Board of Directors
03 October 2019
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is one of the most influential business organizations in Canada. It is part of a business community that extends regionally, provincially, nationally, and around the globe within the Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Centre networks.
As we strive to have a diverse and inclusive Board of Directors governing our organization, each year the Board reviews the Chamber’s matrix of skills and experience and ensures the Board includes a balanced representation of small, medium and large-sized businesses.
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for 2020 with the nominations and elections process for its Board of Directors. The Governance and Nominating Committee has identified two vacancies – one in medium business (11 - 50 employees) and one in large business (51+ employees).
The Nominating Committee is currently assembling a list of candidates for the open positions and will forward the slate of candidates as part of the election ballot. The Chamber’s membership is welcome to submit nominations to the Chamber offices; nominations will be accepted until November 1, 2019. Each submission requires at least five members in good standing to support the nomination.
If more than one nomination for each vacancy is received, the Nominating Committee will send out the ballots to the membership. Regardless of business size, the designated representative of each member company is eligible to vote for the slate of candidates. The ballot, which contains biographical information on each candidate, will be available online and can be submitted online or by mail. It must be received at the Chamber office no later than December 4, 2019.
Eligibility Criteria
- Edmonton Chamber member for a minimum of two years and in good standing
- Business owner or senior representative of a business located in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region
- Volunteer experience with the Edmonton Chamber or another Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trade or business organization
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Nominated by five Chamber members in good standing
Preferred Industry/Sector Experience
- AI/Machine Learning and Innovation
- Export and Trade
- Agriculture/Agri Foods
- Manufacturing
Responsibilities of the Board
Together with other members of the Board, acting as a whole and speaking with one voice, the Board of Directors is responsible for the stewardship of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and oversight of the management of the organization. This Board is accountable to the membership and to those that provide funds for the operation of the organization. They are also responsible for determining the vision, mission and strategic direction and for monitoring the organizational performance of the President & CEO.
Minimum Role Requirements
Every board member must demonstrate the following qualities: an interest in the Chamber's goals; a willingness to expand knowledge of board responsibilities through orientation and ongoing education, and a willingness to represent the Chamber in the community.
Nominating a Candidate
Would you like to nominate a candidate for the Board of Directors? Or do you consider yourself to be a suitable candidate for the Board of Directors?
If your nomination meets the eligibility criteria, please print the 2020 Nomination Form and include the nominee's name, business, and telephone number. Submit the completed nomination by email to Lisa Rau at lrau@edmontonchamber.com or by standard mail to the following address:
Governance and Nominating Committee, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
#600, 9990 Jasper Avenue, World Trade Centre Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1P7