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QUILL Board of Directors

To see a list of current Board members, click here.

QUILL Board Member Job Description

  • Authority and Responsibility
  • Requirements
  • General Duties
  • Term
  • Process for Becoming a Board Member

Authority and Responsibility:

The Board of Directors is the legal authority for Quality in Lifelong Learning (QUILL) Network. As a member of the Board, a Board Member acts in a position of trust for the moral ownership and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.

Requirements:

  • Commitment to the work of QUILL Learning Network
  • Knowledge and skills in Policy Governance (Carver) Model
  • Attendance at quarterly and annual meetings
  • Attendance at annual planning and development retreat
  • Support of special events, including fund raising
  • Be a member of QUILL Learning Network

General Duties:

  • Participation in the development of objectives, annual business plan, annual agenda and strategic priorities of the organization
  • Monitor Board Policies
  • Participate in Standing and Ad Hoc Committee as necessary
  • Review QUILL’s By-laws and recommend and prepare amendments as necessary
  • Approve annual budget
  • Provide feedback and support to field development and research projects
  • Approve the hiring, evaluation and annual contract of the Network’s Executive Director
  • Represent QUILL Learning Network to people with literacy challenges and to agencies that work on their behalf in Bruce, Grey, Huron, Perth and The Georgian Triangle Region and to represent same community to QUILL
  • Listen and respond to the community issues, trends and concerns where they link to people with literacy challenges in the region

Term:

Board Members are elected for a two-year term at QUILL’s Annual General meeting. Board Members can serve for more than one term.

Process for Becoming a Board Member:

Interested individuals can submit a Board Member Profile to the Board of Directors Nominating Committee at any time by using our on-line form here. The Nominating Committee will select individuals that match skill sets needed as a result of any Board vacancies and notify candidates at least 30 days prior to the AGM. The Nominating Committee will present a recommended Slate of Directors to the Board who in turn will present to the membership at the AGM. The membership will have final approval on appointing the Slate of Directors.

For more information or to find out the date of the next general meeting, contact us.