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Overview

Thank you for your interest in standing for election as a director of the Ontario Cheerleading Federation.

The purpose of this document is to educate prospective candidates for election about the roles, responsibilities, and commitment of a Director of the Ontario Cheerleading Federation. If you are a strategic thinker interested in driving forward a dynamic, growing, and robust sport and meet the criteria set out by the Nominations Committee, we welcome you to complete the form below and seek endorsement.

What is the nomination process for the Ontario Cheerleading Federation?

All individuals who are interested in becoming a member of the board of the Ontario Cheerleading Federation must complete the online Nomination Form.

https://forms.gle/LnSE2mr73ZZ33H6U9

Article 4.7 Nomination – Any nomination of an individual for election as a Director will:

a) Include the written consent of the nominee by signed or electronic signature;

b) Be signed by at least five (5) different Registrants from three (3) different Club or School Members;

c) Comply with the procedures established by the Nominations Committee; and

d) Be submitted to the Registered Office of the Corporation seven (7) days prior to the Annual Meeting. This timeline may be extended by Ordinary Resolution of the Board.

Structure and Composition of the Ontario Cheerleading Federation Composition of the Board

4.1 Directors – The Board will consist of seven (7) Directors.

4.2 Composition of the Board – The Board will consist of the following:

a) Two (2) All-Star Directors

b) Two (2) Scholastic Directors

c) Three (3) Directors-at-Large

Eligibility Requirements of OCF Board Members

4.3 Eligibility – To be eligible to serve as a Director, an individual must:

a) Be eighteen (18) years of age or older;

b) Be a permanent resident of the Province of Ontario;

c) Not be an employee of a Partner;

d) Not have been found under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 or under the Mental Health Act to be incapable of managing property;

e) Have the power under law to contract;

f) Have not been declared incapable by a court in Canada or in another country; and

g) Not having the status of bankrupt.

Term of Office

4.4 Board Composition During Transition - For the three years following the adoption of these By-laws, the number of Directors, elections, and term length will be in accordance with Appendix A (Bylaw Phased Implementation Plan and Election of Directors).

At this AGM, “A” Directors terms will expire and one (1) All-Star Director, one (1) Scholastic Director, and one (1) Director-at-Large will be elected for two-year terms.

4.5 Election by Membership Class – Classes of Members will elect Directors as follows:

a) All-Star Director will be elected only by Club Members

b) Scholastic Director will be elected only by School Members

c) Director-at-Large will be elected by all voting Members

What are the expectations and qualities needed for the OCF Board?

• Has the experience to meet most, if not all the criteria contained in the Nomination Form
• Demonstrates a strong personal commitment to the work of the OCF,
• Possesses knowledge, skills and/or expertise in one or more areas of board governance,
• Is willing to serve on committees and task forces to support the OCF in fulfilling its mandates such as sponsorship and marketing, fundraising and development, sport administration and policy,
• Prepares for, attends, and participates fully in Board meetings,
• Publicly represents the positions and views of the OCF, even if they might differ from the director’s personal positions or views,
• Understands and respects the confidentiality of the business of the OCF,
• Possesses some human resource experience,
• Has demonstrated management or leadership roles in either a professional or volunteer capacity,
• Supports the legal processes governing a non-profit organization, and
• Possesses some knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Nomination forms are due: Wednesday, September 15, 2021