London Concert Band Board of Directors
As volunteer members, Board members play an important role in the success of the Band. The London Concert Band Board has significant legal and ethical responsibilities to their band members and community. A strong knowledgeable Board will help our band gain credibility, provide important access to the community and serve as effective advocates. The Board of Directors of the London Concert Band will work hard to provide leadership and support the growth and development of the London Concert Band.
Definition and Legal Responsibility
The London Concert Band Board of Directors is a constituted body that governs the London Concert Band on behalf of the membership. The Board members have a collective responsibility to run the affairs of the London Concert Band in accordance with the Not for Profit Corporations Act (NFP) and the bylaws of the London Concert Band. Legislation establishes the authority of the Board of Directors as a collective entity and holds board members legally responsible to act in the best interest of the membership.
The Board Of Directors positions include:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Social Communications
House Committee
General
Commitment to the Membership
As a registered non-profit organization, the London Concert Band seeks an active and engaged membership, which will be accessible to the public. Board members must be active members of the London Concert Band. The Board will invite all members to the Annual General. Vacancies and opportunities must be communicated to all members.
Annual General Meeting
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held each year to:
Present the Annual Report;
Present the financials;
Engage the membership;
Elect new directors to the Board;
Appoint new directors to the Board;
Present the strategic plan;
Undertake strategic planning for the year(s) ahead;
Nominations and elections must be held every year in order to maintain the Board of Directors of the London Concert Band. Appointments may also occur in off periods if a position has been left vacant. A Special General Meeting (SGM) however would need to be called for the election of a new director, if a position within the board is left vacant. Appointment of directors will be decided upon by the elected board members and those members will be sought for expertise, skill and knowledge to further the goals of the London Concert Band.
The Annual General Meeting will be held each September; the date and election will be decided by the directors based on the best interests of the London Concert Band and its stakeholders. The directors will seek consistency and work to plan the AGM for the same period each year