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Become a Director

The Four County Labour Market Planning Board (Planning Board) exists to help build a strong and vibrant workforce from the inside out. We investigate situations, interview stakeholders and initialize activities that create a foundation for appropriate workforce training and education to provide employers with the best skilled workforce possible.

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For questions contact executivedirector@planningboard.ca or 519-881-2725 Ext 126

Required Time Commitment

Required time commitment for General Board meetings involves 2 hours per meeting, approximately 9  meetings per year.  Note: This may vary slightly if you are an active sub-committee member.   Board member terms are three years with the opportunity to renew up to three consequtive terms.   First terms may be shorter if you are filling an unfulfilled term vacancy.

Meetings are typically held virtually via video-conferencing with occasional requests for in person meetings      (1 to 2 times per fiscal year).

Board Member Responsibilities

Each Board Director of the Planning Board represents a particular labour market sector or employment group.  Directors provide representation by presenting their knowledge of workforce issues in Board discussions and ensuring that the board is made aware of any valuable connections where possible.  The board of directors plays a critical role in setting the Vision, Mission, Mandates and Values of the organization.   This is done through formal consultations, board discussions and annual planning to ensure the organization remains current.

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Act in Accordance

Directors of the Planning Board are required to govern and act in accordance with statutory requirements, contractual agreements with all Funders in accordance with the By-laws and Standard Policies. If a Director is unable to attend a meeting, he or she must notify the Executive Director of their absence prior to the meeting, whenever possible.
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Gain Appreciation

The process of reaching decision by consensus requires that all Directors listen to and gain an appreciation about the views of other sectors and arrive at corporate decisions that will provide the greatest benefit to all persons in the Board’s designated area. By supporting staff and operations with knowledge and opportunties for funding and partnerships available in your sector you support the overall organizational sustainability.
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Attend Board Meetings

Directors must attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and cannot authorize a delegate to represent them in their absence from a meeting. Should a Director be absent without excuse for three consecutive meetings, the Board is responsible to act on the absences. A member of the Board ceases to hold office if the person does not participate in three consecutive meetings without just cause and is removed by a decision of the Board of Directors.