CADS – NCD Governance
CADS – NCD is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by registered members. The Board is governed by CADS – NCD’s established by-laws and operating policies.
CADS – NCD Board of Directors & Executive
CADS – NCD By-Laws and Operating Policies
The by-laws were approved by our members at CADS – NCD’s 2013 Annual General Meeting. Amendments were made to ensure the current by-laws conform with the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
Operating policies were established in 2003 and have been amended several times most recently in spring 2012.
CADS – NCD By-Law 3 Approved in December 2013
CADS – NCD Policy Manual Rev May 2012
CADS – NCD Board of Directors
Our Board brings a diverse range of experiences and expertise along with the dedication, passion, and commitment to implement CADS – NCD’s vision, mission, strategic direction and operational approaches necessary for the organization to provide our programs and services.
The by-laws specify a Board of Directors of twelve members, all elected by the membership. Six are elected as a representative from each of CADS – NCD’s six programs. Another six are elected as Directors at Large.
The Directors at Large form the Executive and the program representatives represent and often co-ordinate a specific program. The Board of Directors is responsible to develop strategy and policy for the organization to fulfill its vision and mission. It is also responsible for ensuring that all CADS – NCD programs operate at the high standards expected by CADS.
The Board of Directors meets at least six times a year, including at an Annual General Meeting held in the Fall. The minutes of the meetings are available to all members.
CADS – NCD AGM Minutes
Each fall CADS – NCD holds it Annual General Meeting (AGM) pursuant to the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
The Minutes approved by the membership attending the Annual General Meetings from the last three years are posted below.
- 2014-2015 Minutes from AGM held on December 11, 2014
- 2013-2014 Minutes from AGM held on December 11, 2013
- 2012-2013 Minutes from AGM held on December 12, 2012
CADS – NCD Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the past several CADS – NCD Board meetings are posted below.
- Minutes from CADS – NCD Board Meeting held February 25, 2016
- Minutes from CADS – NCD Board Meeting held January 21, 2016
- Minutes from CADS – NCD Board Meeting held December 10, 2015
- Minutes from CADS – NCD Board Meeting held October 14, 2015
- Minutes from CADS – NCD Board Meeting held September 17, 2015
- Minutes from CADS – NCD Board Meeting held July 15, 2015
- Minutes from CADS – NCD Board Meeting held May 13 2015
- Minutes from CADS – NCD Board Meeting held March 5, 2015
- Minutes from CADS – NCD Board Meeting held January 29, 2015
CADS – NCD Finances
The Canada Not-for-profit Act and CADS – NCD by-laws require that the Board of Directors hire a Public Accountant to conduct an annual review of our financial affairs. Following the membership passage of new by-laws in 2013, in order to conform with the Act, the Board hired BDO Canada to conduct a financial review for each of the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 fiscal years. BDO’s financial reviews for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 are attached below.
President’s Annual Reports
The President presents an annual report at each Annual General Meeting. Three are attached below.
- CADS – NCD Annual Report 2014-2015
- CADS – NCD Annual Report 2013-2014
- CADS – NCD Annual Report 2012-2013
- CADS – NCD Annual Report 2011-2012
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