In preparation for the 2012 Annual General Meeting, the Edmonton Sport Council's Nominations Committee is seeking "Expressions of Interest" from individuals who are interested in serving as a Director of the Edmonton Sport Council.

Interested parties are encouraged to review the 2011 Annual Report, the Bylaws, and the 2011 - 2014 Strategic Plan.

Director Responsibilities:

Directors, individually and collectively as the Board of Directors are ultimately responsible for the operation and affairs of the Edmonton Sport Council. As such they are responsible to the membership and our primary funder, the City of Edmonton. They are responsible to ensure that the Edmonton Sport Strategy “For the Love of it” is implemented through the Strategic Plan of the Edmonton Sport Council.

Directors act in a position of trust for the membership to which the Director is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. Directors are expected to be fully informed on ESC matters and to participate in the deliberation and decisions in matters of governance and advocacy. The Board of Directors is a working Board in the area of Advocacy, and a governance Board on all other matters.

As a Director of the Edmonton Sport Council, your role is not to serve the interests of your sport or sports, but of all sport in Edmonton.

It is desired that the Board of Directors represents a broad spectrum of interests and Stakeholders and that they will be elected based on their participation and involvement in sport, and most importantly their support of the mandate of the Edmonton Sport Council.

Given this, those seeking to be Directors of the Edmonton Sport Council should have relevant leadership within Edmonton’s sport community. They should be individuals who are committed to attending all or most of the Board’s meetings and actively participate, and to be willing to represent the Edmonton Sport Council on ad hoc and standing committees whether they are internal or external in nature. They should be a leader in sport in Edmonton.

Director Requirements:

• Must have, or be willing to purchase, an ESC Individual Membership ($15)
• Normally reside in Edmonton
• Have a significant interest in the development of sport in Edmonton.

Ideal candidate(s) will:

• Be a respected (distinguished) Edmontonian (community leader) who maintains a positive public profile, while supporting and advocating the mission, values and objectives of the ESC.
• Be a person available to the ESC for: consultation, assistance, attendance at pre-established events, other roles as mutually agreed upon.
• Advance the goals and sphere of influence of the ESC, serve the membership in all its activities and to represent the entire membership, advance sport, and be an advocate for all sport in Edmonton. 

Decision Making:

It is important that Board Members have the ability to listen and consider differing viewpoints as they work toward consensus decisions.  Every effort will be made to reach a consensus (a decision all can live with) when making decisions.  Should there be an impasse on any significant issues a vote will be taken and whatever decision is made will be final and unanimously supported.

Code of Ethics and Conduct:

All ESC Board Members shall sign, recognize and follow the Board Member Code of Ethics and Conduct as set out by the Edmonton Sport Council.

Code of Conduct:

• Members have an obligation not only to abide by the By-Laws and Policies and Procedures of the Sport Council, but also to act in a manner that evidences their commitment to the principles and intent of the By-Laws and Policies and Procedures.
• All members should expect to be treated equitably and fairly in all matters.  Members shall not discriminate against other members by means of different, unequal or inconsistent treatment applied to individuals or segments of the members.
• Private interests shall not provide the potential for or the appearance of an opportunity for benefit, wrongdoing or unethical conduct.  It is important to emphasize that conflict of interest relates to the potential for wrongdoing as well as to actual or intended wrongdoing.
• Information or data entrusted to members for use in their capacity or positions shall not be disclosed or disseminated in a manner that may cause embarrassment to the Sport Council, or that betrays a trust or confidence.
• Members shall at all times exhibit deportment that maintains the Sport Council’s reputation, and shall at no time harm or hinder the Sport Council or its ability to represent its membership.
• No member shall harass another member by actions that include, but are not limited to, unwelcome remarks, invitations, requests, gestures or physical contact that, interfering with or creating an intimidating situation for that other member.  Harassment will be considered any such inappropriate behaviour, be it ethnic, religious or sexual in nature.
• The interaction or involvement of members under the jurisdiction of the Sport Council shall not result in threats, intimidation or inflicted physical distress between such members, whether implied or explicit.

Conflict of Interest:

• A Director of the Sport Council shall not permit their own interest to conflict in any way with their fiduciary responsibilities to the Sport Council.
• A Director of the Sport Council shall not benefit directly or indirectly from any transaction with the Sport Council, unless it is to the clear advantage of the Sport Council as determined by the Board of Directors.
• A Director of the Sport Council shall declare a conflict of interest and abstain from voting on any discussion matter relating specifically to their involvement with another sport organization, private business interest or outside non-profit organization.
• A volunteer Director of the Sport Council shall not receive compensation for their services, except for compensation for out of pocket expenses incurred in the performance of their duties on behalf of the Sport Council.

Term of Office:

As permitted under the Bylaws, the Board is seeking to appoint a Director who shall hold that position until the next Annual General Meeting (April 2012). At that time, the individual if they so desire, may seek office through the nomination/election process to fulfill a two year term of office (individuals may hold office for six consecutive years before they have to take some off).

Board Meetings:

ESC Board meetings are currently held approximately every five weeks on Mondays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

Expressions of Interest:

Expressions of interest may include, but not need to be limited to, identification of relevant education, certifications, and sport related experience. A one page expression of interest should be directed by email to: gshelton@edmontonsport.com

Requests for additional information and inquiries should be directed to the Executive Director, Gary Shelton, at 497 7678 or emailed to: gshelton@edmontonsport.com

Expressions of interest must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday March 2nd 2012.