Governance

The Youth Centre is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that is governed by a Board of Directors. There are up to 13 members on our Board of Directors. The Board meets once each month, usually at 7:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month.

The role and responsibility of the Board include seven major activities:

1. Establishing and maintaining the Mission, Vision, Values and Principles of The Youth Centre;

2. Long-range planning and the future direction of the organization;

3. Managing the Executive Director;

4. Resource management which includes attracting resources to The Youth Centre and ensuring their effective use;

5. Community relations to ensure that The Youth Centre is integrated with and responsive to its various communities;

6. Program evaluation;

7. On-going Board development through board governance policies and procedures, active recruitment, self-evaluation and educational functions.

Committees

We have four standing committees of the Board and each member is required to sit on a least one committee.

The four committees are:

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors, their primary goals are to provide continuity for the business of The Youth Centre by the Board of Directors and to provide direction to the Board regarding governance and Centre management activities. The Executive committee generally meets monthly.

Board Development Committee

The Board Development Committee assists the Board with the recruitment and maintenance of a suitably skilled membership. This committee generally meets monthly.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee ensures the security and maintenance of full and accurate accounts of all receipts, disbursements, assets and liabilities of the Corporation. This committee usually meets quarterly.

GEM Committee (Governance Excellence Model)

This committee will be responsible for governance training as the Board has recently adopted a new governance model. This will also include review of Board role documentation and the key functions of the Board