PEG Magazine - Summer 2015

PROGRESS AND RENEWAL

Important Job, Major Commitment A Guide to What it Takes to be a Good APEGA Councillor

Preparing your nomination takes a lot of work. And if you’re elected, that’s just the beginning of your three-year commitment. Before you start, it’s a good idea to be certain the job is for you. Following are two lists to help you decide. TOP SEVEN COUNCILLOR ATTRIBUTES APEGA surveyed Councillors in May to find out which attributes make a successful and effective Councillor. The more of these that apply to you, the better suited you are for the job. 1. You believe in and support the APEGA Mission 2. You are collegial, with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills 3. You’re available. APEGA estimates the time commitment for a Councillor at 20 work days a year.

4. You have passion for the job and you’re committed to do it well.

3. You are knowledgeable on current APEGA issues. 4. You have solid financial literacy. 5. You have strategic planning experience. 6. You have a good understanding of risk management. 7. You have APEGA experience, ASET experience, or both. 8. You are from an under-represented group.

5. You’re motived. 6. You have vision. 7. You use discretion.

TOP COUNCIL NEEDS

The main reason the Nominating Committee recommended the new process is to help it identify candidates that fill strategic gaps. In the May survey, APEGA asked Councillors what Council’s top needs are. Do any of the following apply to you? 1. You have business and organizational experience. 2. You have governance experience

SURFABLE More about the Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations of Council apega.ca

Annual General Meeting April 22

Candidate Information Published in The PEG Mid-February

Polls Are Open February 19 to March 20

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