The following are some roles, responsibilities and expectations for all board members which will maximize their contributions as Directors to Board effectiveness and support for the organization’s sustainability:

a. Participate actively in the business of the Board and make a positive contribution to providing visionary leadership and direction to the organization;

b. Oversee the governance of the affairs of the organization;

c. Act honestly, in good faith and in best interests of the organization;    

d. Stay informed on matters relevant to governing the organization;

e. Do not speak as an individual on behalf of the Board unless authorized;

f. Come to meetings having read prepared material;

g. Make a concentrated effort to attend all Board meetings and to notify the chair   of your inability to attend any Board meeting. If you find that you are likely too  miss more than three meetings in a row and therefore unable to fulfill your obligations, you should seriously consider whether it is prudent for you to remain as a director. In case three meetings are missed without reasonable and acceptable notification the Board seat is deemed vacated;

h. Attend the Chamber Annual meeting and retreat;

i. Participate and support in as many of the events and activities as is possible;

 j. Participate, if possible, in committees or task groups;

k. Seek and encourage non-members to become members of the chamber;

l. Deal with all Provincial policy issues brought forward to the Board;

m. Participate in the strategic planning of the MCC; and

n. Meet regularly at least four times a year on dates determined by the Board.