Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to remind those interested in submitting a nomination for the 2018 EC Board of Directors that the deadline for nominations is coming up quickly on June 1, 2018.
Prospective candidates interested in serving on the EC Board of Directors are encouraged to download the following package for full application eligibility information, instructions and timelines. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2018 at 4pm ET.
Download PDF: 2018 EC Board of Directors Application Package
2018 Equestrian Canada Board of Director Election: Key Information
Vacancies
In 2018, there will be up to four (4) Director positions to be filled.
As per Bylaw 4.2, c) Transition:
- Four (4) positions for a three-year term ending in 2021
Term Limits: Per Bylaw Article 4.10
Directors shall be eligible for re-election, but no Director may serve for more than six (6) consecutive years. After serving six (6) consecutive years as a Director, an individual may be elected or appointed to serve another term after an absence of at least nine (9) months from the date he or she last served as a Director.
Important Dates
The timeline for the 2018 Director Applications is as follows:
June 1, 2018 – Call for Nominations will close at 4 p.m. ET
June 18-20, 2018 – Interview period for selected candidates
July 5, 2018 – Nominating Committee will publish the list of candidates
July 30 – Aug. 2, 2018 – EC Voting Members cast their ballots
Aug. 23, 2018 – Election results announced
Sept. 26, 2018 – Introduction of Board members during 2018 EC Annual Meeting
About the EC Nominating Committee
The EC Nominating Committee is responsible for:
- Presenting a slate of candidates for the position of EC Board Directors in accordance with EC’s Bylaws
- Ensuring there is an election each year
- Ensuring EC has a rigorous nomination system
- Recruiting qualified individuals to stand for election as Directors
The 2018 Nominating Committee is as follows:
Dominique Chagnon (Chair) – Calixa-Lavallée, QC
Mike Boyd – Etobicoke, ON
Krista Foley – Sackville, NS
Diane Goyette – St. Lazare, QC
Lorraine MacDonald – Terra Cotta, ON
Richard Mackenzie – Nestleton, ON
Karen Sparks – Kanata, ON
The EC Nominating Committee looks forward to receiving applications and thanks all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the 2018 EC Board of Directors.
Questions, Comments?
If you have any questions or comments concerning the 2018 Director Application process, please contact:
Richard Mongeau
Chief Executive Officer
Equestrian Canada
rmongeau@equestrian.ca
Toll free: 1-866-282-8395 x 135
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