Duties and Responsibilities of a Council Member
4. Duty to Manage • Establish policies, provide guidance, and measure results • Delegate implementation of activities to the Chief Executive Officer 5. Duty to Participate • Participate in the development and renewal of APEGA’s strategic plan • Serve on selected APEGA task forces or committees • Attend the Annual General Meeting and Summit Awards Gala • Attend APEGA and Branch meetings as a representative of Council • Mentor new Council Members and assist in their orientation • Vote at meetings 6. Duty to Represent Council • Provide a fair hearing to any APEGA Member regarding APEGA policies and administration • Present Council decisions and actions in a positive and supportive manner • Direct concerns to the Chief Executive Officer or the President if unable to provide an adequate explanation • Attend selected other events, such as government functions, on behalf of Council
Council Members have six core duties. 1. Duty of Care • Act honestly • Act in good faith • Act in the best interests of APEGA • Avoid conflict of interest 2. Duty of Knowledge
• Understand the legislation governing Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in Alberta and the responsibilities of self-governance • Understand APEGA’s mission and vision • Understand APEGA’s strategic and business plans • Understand APEGA’s governance model • Be familiar with APEGA’s governance manual 3. Duty of Diligence and Skill • Be as informed about APEGA issues as is reasonably possible • Identify external factors that may affect APEGA • Prepare for, attend, and participate in all required meetings • Use individual expertise in the best interests of APEGA
Characteristics of a Great Councillor ✔ Experience in professional practice ✔ Basic understanding of the principles behind professional regulation ✔ Familiarity with board and management governance ✔ Balanced perspective and problem-solving attitude ✔ Particular knowledge of important issues or under- represented groups ✔ Strong champion of professionalism and of APEGA ✔ Track record as a contributor ✔ Willing to commit time to APEGA
Characteristics of a Great President-Elect (1 ST Vice-President ) ✔ Recognized as a leader within the professions ✔ Track record of participating with APEGA or technical societies, or executive-level experience in professional practice ✔ :RPSSLKSLHKLY·]PZPVUHY`LMMLJ[P]LJVTT\UPJH[VYPU[LYUHSJVUZLUZ\ZI\PSKLY L_[LYUHS diplomat ✔ Familiar with board and management governance, as well as forming and implementing policy and strategy ✔ Passionate champion of professionalism and of APEGA ✔ Energy and enthusiasm to do the work of Council ✔ >PSSPUNHUKHISL[VJVTTP[ZPNUPMPJHU[[PTL[V(7,.(^P[O[OLZ\WWVY[VMMHTPS`HUK the backing of employer)
Activity
Councillor Vice-President President-Elect
President
Council meetings 4 all-day meetings
6 days
6 days
6 days
6 days
½ day preparation for each Strategic retreat
2 days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Executive Committee meetings 4 all-day meetings 1 day preparation for each Other committee meetings
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8 days
8 days
8 days
8 days
8 days
8 days
24 days
1 day of preparation for each 6[OLYTLL[PUNZIYPLÄUNZHUKWYLZLU[H[PVUZ
4 days
9 days
9 days
75 days
Total
20 days
33 days
33 days
115 days
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