Thank you for expressing an interest in serving on the Board and/or the Committees of ConnectWell Community Health. ConnectWell Community Health is a charitable organization that oversees many different services that support the health and well-being of our community. Our 13-member Board of Directors ensures good governance and uses a consensus decision-making model. Committees of the Board provide a mechanism for community members and staff to provide input and guidance to the Board related to: Advocacy, Finance, Governance, Joint Planning (with local government), Nominating, and Quality, Risk and Strategy functions.
Committees consist of Board members, community members and staff resource members. Committees conduct much of the work of the Board.
Each Board member is asked to serve on at least one (1) committee. Please rank (from 1 - 5) the following committees in your order of preference with the #1 choice being your highest priority and the #5 choice being your lowest priority.
Advocacy: This committee ensures that the mission, vision and values as outlined in the strategic plan are championed by the Board. Through the committee’s recommendations to the Board, the Board may gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist for our communities and clients. The committee will examine issues pertaining to the determinants of health and recommend actions aimed at mitigating challenges faced by communities, programs or services in order to improve the health and well-being of clients. Approximately 4-5 meetings/year
Finance: This Committee is responsible to the Board of Directors ensuring that the organization’s financial affairs meet generally acceptable professional standards for financial planning, management and reporting. The Committee is also responsible for monitoring all other operating activities that have a financial impact on the organization. Approximately 5 meetings/year.
Governance: This committee provides stewardship by monitoring Board activities to ensure the Board fulfils its legal, ethical, and functional responsibilities. It provides general guidance and direction to the organization and to the Board. It evaluates Board function, creates and reviews governance policies, and recommends ways of strengthening the organization and the Board with regard to the functions listed below. The committee also acts as the Constitution Standing Committee of the Board.
Approximately 8 meetings/year.
Joint Planning with the Township of Lanark Highlands: This committee provides a liaison function with local government (Township of Lanark Highlands). Meetings are at the call of the Chair and are held 1-2 times/year. If this committee is selected, Directors are asked to join one other standing committee.
Nominating:Oversees succession planning, the recruitment of new members to serve on the Board of Directors and community members to serve on Board Committees. Approximately 6 meetings/year from January - June.
Quality, Risk and Strategy (QRS): Ensures the organization has robust policies and procedures for assessing and improving quality, assessing and managing risks, and engaging in effective strategic planning activities. Approximately 8 meetings/year.
Please provide the contact information (name, address, phone number and/or email address) for two professional or community members who could be contacted to provide a reference for you.
The information you provide on this form will help the Nominating Committee ensure an appropriate “match” between your interests, skills and availability, and the current needs of the Board of ConnectWell Community Health.
When recruiting candidates for the Board, the Nominating Committee takes into account several factors including knowledge of our catchment area, relevant work and volunteer experience, knowledge of the field of services of ConnectWell Community Health, skills and current needs/gaps on the Board.
We strive to ensure that the diversity in our community is represented.
Please note: All Board members will be asked to sign a Statement of Confidentiality, Code of Conduct, and provide a satisfactory and current Criminal Records Check.
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Board of ConnectWell Community Health - together we are building a stronger, healthier community
