Dietitians of Canada Nomination for Election to the Board of Directors: Backgrounder

Dietitians of Canada Nomination for Election to the Board of Directors: Backgrounder Board of Directors Overview The Dietitians of Canada (DC) Board of Directors is made up of member volunteers who are elected and accountable to the DC membership. [...] Broadly, the role of the Board is to: ● Set strategic objectives and priorities for the association, to be achieved by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ● Provide direction and approve the operations plan (e.g., the operating budget, membership conditions and fees) ● Evaluate the performance of the CEO by assessing the degree to which strategic objectives and operating plans have been achieved As. [...] Every year, the current Board (Nomination Committee) will review and outline the skills and attributes that would benefit the work of the association. [...] Last reviewed: February 2024 What makes a good candidate for the DC Board of Directors? • Acts in the best interest of the association and members • Showcases the diversity of the membership • Strategic thinker and leader • Collaborative spirit and relationship builder • Represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills • Transparent and manages conflicts of interest All new Directors w. [...] With valuable input from members, Directors shape the future direction of DC and the profession by setting the priorities and influencing the practices of the association.