JOIN THE
BOARD
CHF BC is seeking individuals who will contribute their skills and passion for co-operative living to our board of directors. Join us to help shape a future where housing co-operatives are inclusive communities of sustainable and permanently affordable housing.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Board of Directors is responsible for the governance of the federation, including COHO Management Services Society, a non-profit society providing professional management services; and the Community Land Trust Group of Societies (CLT), a social purpose real estate developer and steward of permanently affordable homes.
As a director of CHF BC, you are also a director of these non-profit societies. This ensures that the business units contribute to the broader mission and vision of CHF BC and serves the interests of housing co-ops, its primary stakeholders.
Roles and Responsibilities of Directors
CHF BC’s directors are engaged, thought leaders whose responsibilities include governance and oversight for:
- Strategic planning and organizational performance
- Annual operating and capital budget and financial results
- Setting social, environmental and sustainability performance expectations for the CHF BC group
- Enterprise risk management
- CEO recruitment, retention and evaluation
- Board and CEO succession planning and development
CHF BC directors must be committed to support the mission, vision and strategic priorities of the organization and devote the necessary time and effort necessary to fully participate in the governance of the organization.
Regardless of their background, directors must be committed to demonstrate values and leadership that aligns with our vision and mission and supports inclusivity and respect.
Meeting and Time Commitment
In addition to annual planning sessions, directors meet at least quarterly at a schedule to be determined by the board. Directors may choose to attend in person at our fully accessible Vancouver office or online. Directors will carry out additional duties through involvement with the various committees as determined by the board. On average, directors spend six to eight hours per month on CHF BC business. Directors may represent the organization at events hosted within the co-op and non-profit sectors. All travel and expenses related to the execution of a director’s duties are fully compensated.
More information about being a director is available in this document (PDF).
Candidates
The CHF BC Board of Directors strongly believes that it can make a positive impact on the co-op sector by assembling individuals from different lived experiences to lead the organization.
Candidates must be committed to a just and equitable society where diversity of age, gender, ethnicities, cultures and age are recognized as essential elements of a truly inclusive community.
Eligibility
You are eligible to run for election if:
- You are at least 18 years of age
- Your co-op is a member of CHF BC whose dues are current
- You have not been found by a court to be incapable of managing your own affairs
- You do not owe your housing co-op any money
- You are not an undischarged bankrupt
Elections
Our Board of Directors are democratically elected by CHF BC members.
There will be five (5) at-large directors elected at the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 19, 2023 . All positions are for two-year terms.
At Large Directors
All declaration forms must be received by 8:30 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Eligibility
You are eligible to run for election if:
- You are at least 18 years of age
- Your co-op is a member of CHF BC whose dues are current
- You have not been found by a court to be incapable of managing your own affairs
- You do not owe your housing co-op any money
- You are not an undischarged bankrupt
Nominations
Interested candidates should complete the Candidate’s Declaration form and email to members@chf.bc.ca.
Stay tuned! The nomination process for 2023-24 Vancouver Island Director and At-large Directors positions will be announces in the fall of 2023.
Forms
Interested candidates should review the documents below and complete the Candidate Declaration form.
Testimonials
Directors share their impressions on the first term on the CHF BC board.
Hear recently election directors explain
- Advice to people thinking of running.
- What they like best about being on the board.
- What they have learned about CHF BC.
Watch the video here, or on YouTube and learn more!