Responsibilities
• Commitment to the work of the Wood Buffalo Housing & Development Corporation (WBHDC)
• Previous experience serving on a board of a small- to medium-sized corporation with the scope and magnitude of WBHDC
• Management level knowledge and/or experience in one or more areas of Board governance; stakeholder relations (government and community relations); finance; construction/development; communications/employee relations; social/community service; public relations/marketing; and legal expertise
• Attendance at Board Meetings
• Attendance at meetings of assigned Committees
• Support of Board related initiatives
• A sense of social vision relative to housing needs within the community
• Develop governance functions that facilitate outcomes geared towards guiding an organized, effective and cohesive Board as they move forward.
• Develop, approve (where appropriate) and monitor all Board policies.
• Participate in the development and annual review of the 3-year business plan.
• Approve the annual operating and capital budgets as presented by the President/CEO.
• Approve the hiring and release of the President/CEO.
• Support and participate in evaluating the President/CEO.
• Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, Committees, Council, the community at large; including residents of affordable housing facilities.

Time Requirements per Month:
• 10 plus hours for preparation, reading, research, Board & Committee Meetings, special events/workshops
• 5 additional hours for leadership positions (Board Executive, Committee Chair)

Note: Due to the complex nature of the Corporation and the time commitment required, preference will be given to those individuals who are not currently sitting on more than one board.

Collection of Personal Information:
The personal information you provide when applying for this board/committee is being collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The personal information is used to determine your suitability for the board/committee and, if you're appointed, this information will be kept on file in the Legislative Services office during your term of appointment. If you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information contact the Legislative Officer, 7th Floor Jubilee Centre, 9909 Franklin Ave T9H 2K4, or call 780-743-7001.

Meeting Frequency: The Committee establishes its own meeting schedule.

Affecting Legislation: Wood Buffalo Housing & Development Corporation Articles of Association and Operating Protocol Principles.

Term Limit: 2 year Terms, limited to 3 Consecutive Terms, then 1 year break.

Positions: 11 in total. 11 occupied. No vacancies.