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Nomination Requirements Following are some the requirements for a potential candidate to consider. ❑ Let your professional network know you’re seeking support. At least 25 professional members in good standing will need to confirm their support electronically with APEGA—so contacting more than 25 is a good idea. ❑ Write an explanation of why you want to run for Council. Make it no longer than 700 words. ❑ Rate your skills and attributes, as provided and explained on apega.ca. ❑ Polish your curriculum vitae for posting. ❑ Gather other supporting documents you would like to submit for review during the nominations process. to the Registrar & CEO to implement them though staff. Specific results sought by a specific Councillor can’t be guaranteed, because such direction must come from Council as a whole. Councillors bring their own ideas, areas of expertise, and areas of passion to the table. That’s a reflection of the diversity on Council, and a wide range of perspectives is encouraged by APEGA’s Nominating Committee. However, all Councillors work for the public first. After that, they work for all members equally. A Councillor from one industry brings the perspective of that industry to the table—but does not work exclusively for that industry’s members. This same principle applies to geographic areas of the province. Positions on particular issues are important. Just as important are the skills and experience Councillors possess. Individual candidates are free to campaign within specific guidelines. APEGA and its Council, meanwhile, are responsible for those materials distributed directly by staff. SUMMER 2019 PEG | 19
The paramount purpose of Council and APEGA is to work together to protect the public through the leadership of the Registrar & CEO, Council strategically directs the association. Elected candidates are involved in a team decision- making process. Each Councillor is one of up to 19 voices around the table—those of 16 professional members and up to three government-appointed public members. Council’s role breaks down this way: • to develop and drive APEGA’s strategic direction • to ensure the responsible use of resources to effectively execute APEGA’s strategic plan • to provide ongoing oversight of APEGA’s functions and activities • to make decisions that affect the professions and the membership • to provide financial oversight Although direction and oversight come from Council, day-to-day operations of the organization do not. As a group, Council can seek specific outcomes, but it is up What Do Councillors Do?
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