2024 Nomination Form

Duties of a Director

Duty of Care:

• Exercise the care of a reasonably prudent person.
• Offer personal perspectives and opinions on issues under consideration.
• Voice clearly and explicitly any opposition to a decision being considered, at the time the decision is being made.
• Ask for a review of a decision if there are reasonable grounds to believe the board acted without full information or in a manner inconsistent with its obligations.
• Work cooperatively with fellow directors and staff.
• Know and respect the distinction between the roles of board and staff.
• Attend all board meetings.
• Participate in decision-making and policy-setting.
• Participate in risk assessment and strategic planning.

Duty of Loyalty:

• Act with honesty and in good faith in the best interests of the Richmond Jets MHA, and not for personal gain or the benefit of your family.
• Maintain solidarity with fellow Directors in support of a decision that has been made in good faith from a reasonable presentation of facts.
• Exercise vigilance and declare any apparent or real personal conflict of interest in accordance with Richmond Jets MHA bylaws and policies.

Duty of Respect:

• Be faithful to the Richmond Jets MHA mission statement.
• Be informed of the bylaws, regulations, playing rules and policies and other documents that pertain to the duties of the director.
• Be informed about activities of Richmond Jets MHA and general trends with the PCAHA and BC Hockey.
• Attend and be prepared to serve on committees or task teams, and to read reports minutes from board and committee meetings and staff.

Note: Richmond Jets MHA offers training and mentorship to new board members, and a supportive, friendly and stimulating environment.  We look forward to hearing from you.