Introduction to Board Governance: Understanding Your Roles and Responsibilities and Applying Your Learning

Hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations and presented by the Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women's Board Development Program (BDP)

This workshop is for you if:

• You’re a new board member wanting to learn more about your role.
•  You’re an experienced board member wishing to enhance your skills and work more effectively as a board team member.
•  You want to attend by yourself or with other member(s) of your board.
• You are interested in working through case studies and practical activities to help you apply your learning.

This workshop covers topics that concern all boards of incorporated non-profit societies including:

• Understanding one’s legal landscape and legal responsibilities
• Concepts of governance and understanding the roles and responsibilities of board members
• Liability and risk management and the link to policy development
• An overview of organizational planning and financial responsibilities
• Building a strong team and effective relationships
•  Effective meetings and making the most of committees
• Creating an effective structure to ensure work gets done

Note: this workshop does NOT include strategic planning.

The program will run Friday, October 4, 2019 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturday, October 5, 2019 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Woodvale Community Facility.

REFUND POLICY

A full refund can be issued no later than 14 days prior to the event.