PROGRESS AND RENEWAL
What Does it Take to Be a Good Councillor?
TOP COUNCIL NEEDS Council and APEGA’s Nominating Committee have identified the top 15 needs for the 2018- 2019 Council. You don’t have to meet all 15 criteria — or any of them — to run in the election. This is simply meant as a guide to what the Nominating Committee is looking for when it arrives at its endorsements. 1. Governance experience 2. Business and organizational experience 3. APEGA/ASET experience 4. Risk management understanding 5. Regulatory experience 6. Strategic planning experience 7. Work experience (minimum 10 years) 8. Policy experience — public or not-for-profit organization 9. Financial literacy 10. CEO or other senior management experience 11. Professional discipline diversity — e.g., academic, industry, government 12. Variety of experience and background
If you’re elected, your first term on Council is, in most cases, three years long. It’s a big commitment — one that goes far beyond attending four regular meetings a year. Before you start, it’s a good idea to be certain the job is for you. Following are two lists to help you decide. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREAT COUNCILLOR 1. Experience in professional practice 2. Basic understanding of the principles behind professional regulation 3. Familiarity with board management and governance 4. Balanced perspective and problem-solving attitude 5. Particular knowledge of important issues or underrepresented groups 6. Strong champion of professionalism
and of APEGA 7. Track record as a contributor 8. Willing to commit time to APEGA
13. Visionary qualities 14. Strong professional network 15. Functional experience
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