The President and CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Chamber. With the consent of the Board of Directors, the President and CEO shall:

a. With respect to strategic direction:

i. formulate and recommend to the Board a long-term strategy;

ii. meet with the Board to discuss the implementation of the strategic plan;

iii. ensure the implementation of the corporate strategy and policies, and communicate them to the Chamber’s members and external stakeholders;

iv. formulate and recommend to the Board an annual business plan and budget in keeping with the corporate strategy, and, where approved by the Board, ensure the implementation of the business plan within the parameters of the Chamber’s budget.

b. With respect to the Chamber’s operations:

i. oversee the finances of the Chamber;

ii. be in charge of the administration and management of the Chamber and report to the Board of Directors;

iii. exercise authority over the affairs and personnel of the Chamber’s offices and publications, subject to the direction of the Board of Directors;

iv. formulate and update a succession plan;

v. oversee the hiring, compensation and evaluation of competent human resources, subject to the Board’s approval;

vi. maintain a positive atmosphere and business ethic that allow the Chamber to attract retain and motivate employees at every level;

vii. report to the Board on policy matters at least twice a year;

viii. develop an annual communication plan to be submitted to the Board for its approval;

ix. coordinate the networking activities of the Chamber and assist the Chamber Network Committee in discharging its networking responsibilities.

c. With respect to corporate governance:

i. maintain effective lines of communication with the Board and all the Directors;

ii. take reasonable measures to ensure an open and positive climate between the Chamber and the public;

iii. serve as the Chamber’s principal spokesperson in both official languages with the media and, with the Chair of the Board, before Chamber and non-Chamber audiences alike.