KDCL Board of Directors Duties and Responsibilities November, 2015 ...
KDCL Board of Directors Recruitment The Kentville Development Corporation Limited is recruiting volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors. The Board plays a key role in supporting Kentville businesses, leading investment and business attraction efforts and building strong strategic relationships. Responsibilities include assisting the chief executive officer in implementing board programs and policies; providing strong financial stewardship; setting and monitoring performance measures; and effectively communicating and advocating, on behalf of the Kentville Business Community. Ideally, the Board is comprised of a team of leaders with combined skills and experience in business, industry, corporate governance, financial stewardship, strategic planning, communications, partnership development, stakeholder relations, and expertise in law, accounting, human resources, economic development and entrepreneurship. Following is a call for “Expressions of Interest” in becoming a director of KDCL. The deadline for the receipt of applications is noon, January 15, 2016. For further information please contact the KDCL CEO, JD MacCulloch at 902.678.1745 or 902.471.0054 or email [email protected]. Call for Expressions of Interest Kentville Development Corporation Limited Board of Directors Get Involved – Have a say in the economic future of your community. The Kentville Development Corporation Limited (KDCL) is currently looking for community minded individuals to join its volunteer Board of Directors. KDCL is a proactive private sector based business development organization committed to support, promote and grow the Kentville business community thereby helping to insure a prosperous, sustainable future for all citizens. KDCL is currently in the second year of a three year funding agreement with the Town of Kentville. A full time CEO manages the KDCL office and works with the Board of Directors and volunteers to deliver the programs and activities outlined in the Strategic Plan. (available at www.kdcl.ca ) KDCL works closely with Kentville Town Council and staff and the greater Kentville business community. The officers and directors are drawn from business and community leaders in the town. The Corporation is active in five general areas covering Business Development; Marketing and Communications; Infrastructure and Investment; Business
Call for Expression of Interest – KDCL Board cont. Representation and Advocacy and; People and Community. The Corporation has a comprehensive strategic plan with proactive strategies and action plans for business and community development. More information on KDCL activities and the Strategic Plan is available at www.kdcl.ca . If you are interested in helping to plan, encourage and support the economic and business growth and development of Kentville consider joining the KDCL Board of Directors. Ideally the Board Directors bring a combination of skills and experience to the organization including but not limited to the following; • Experience owning and/or operating a business, •
General experience in business, industry, corporate governance, financial management, strategic planning, communications, partnership development, stakeholder relations, fund raising, investment attraction;
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Expertise in law, accounting, human resources, economic development and/or entrepreneurship.
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Experience with community organizations and /or creative industries.
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Preference will be given to Kentville business owners/managers.
Those interested in becoming a KDCL Director should be prepared to commit to: • A one-three year term with the option to renew; •
A minimum of sixty volunteer hours per year including regular monthly Board meetings plus an annual strategic planning event (1.5 days); Participation at KDCL hosted events and related meetings and serving on at least one Board committee with a minimum of four meetings per year.
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Participation in a governance workshop on the role, responsibilities and commitments for boards and directors.
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To becoming an “Ambassador” for the business community, KDCL and
Directors serve as volunteers but expenses for certain events and or activities may be covered. If you are interested in a position on the KDCL Board of Directors please complete the form below and forward a brief resume with your background and experience and full contact information to JD@ kdcl.ca. If you have any questions or require additional information please contact Cate Savage, chair KDCL at 902.679.3865 or JD MacCulloch, CEO, KDCL at 902.678.1745. !2
All submissions will be reviewed by the KDCL Nominations Committee per the KDCL Board Recruitment and Selection Process. Positions will be filled based on current skill and experience requirements to provide an effective, well-rounded Board of Directors for KDCL. Thank you for your interest.
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Call for Expression of Interest – KDCL Board cont. Representation and Advocacy and; People and Community. The Corporation has a comprehensive strategic plan with proactive strategies and action plans for business and community development. More information on KDCL activities and the Strategic Plan is available at www.kdcl.ca . If you are interested in helping to plan, encourage and support the economic and business growth and development of Kentville consider joining the KDCL Board of Directors. Ideally the Board Directors bring a combination of skills and experience to the organization including but not limited to the following; • Experience owning and/or operating a business, •
General experience in business, industry, corporate governance, financial management, strategic planning, communications, partnership development, stakeholder relations, fund raising, investment attraction;
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Expertise in law, accounting, human resources, economic development and/or entrepreneurship.
•
Experience with community organizations and /or creative industries.
•
Preference will be given to Kentville business owners/managers.
Those interested in becoming a KDCL Director should be prepared to commit to: • A one-three year term with the option to renew; •
A minimum of sixty volunteer hours per year including regular monthly Board meetings plus an annual strategic planning event (1.5 days); Participation at KDCL hosted events and related meetings and serving on at least one Board committee with a minimum of four meetings per year.
•
Participation in a governance workshop on the role, responsibilities and commitments for boards and directors.
•
To becoming an “Ambassador” for the business community, KDCL and
Directors serve as volunteers but expenses for certain events and or activities may be covered. If you are interested in a position on the KDCL Board of Directors please complete the form below and forward a brief resume with your background and experience and full contact information to JD@ kdcl.ca. If you have any questions or require additional information please contact Cate Savage, chair KDCL at 902.679.3865 or JD MacCulloch, CEO, KDCL at 902.678.1745. !2
All submissions will be reviewed by the KDCL Nominations Committee per the KDCL Board Recruitment and Selection Process. Positions will be filled based on current skill and experience requirements to provide an effective, well-rounded Board of Directors for KDCL. Thank you for your interest.
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