The nominating committee for Critical Link International is looking for dedicated and motivated new Board members to fill the following positions in the organization:
Critical Link International is dedicated to the advancement of community interpreting in the social, legal and health sectors. Critical Link works to reflect and connect both the visual and spoken language communities. The CLI mandate is accomplished through:
To qualify for nomination, the individual must comply with the following terms and conditions:
Any member can nominate themselves or someone else. If you nominate someone else, the individual must be a member and agree to the nomination prior to your submission. The nominee will accept a three (3) year minimum term.
Nominations must be received by June 20th, 2016, 5:00PM Pacific Standard Time. To submit your application, please fill out the nomination form attached and return by email tomembership@criticallink.org, as per the instructions.
In addition to the duties listed below, all members of the Board are expected to sign a Board Expectations document and ensure that they have the technical infrastructure available to be present for the Board meetings online via video format or other web-based applications. Board members are frequently asked by email for input on decisions affecting the entire organization and for contributions to committees or other projects. Nomination results will be announced prior to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 30th, 2016 at the Critical Link 8 Conference in Scotland, UK. All candidates elected to office will be installed at this time. For more information please contact CLI at info@crititcallink.org.
As per by-laws, the vice-president shall perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability or unwillingness to act of the president. The Vice-president shall otherwise assist the President as necessary. The Vice-president shall perform such other duties and powers as the Board may specify.
Key Accountabilities
As per by-laws, the Treasurer shall be in charge of the Corporation’s finances and must report to the membership, or make a report available at the request of any member, on the financial status of the Corporation once a year. The treasurer shall have such other duties and powers as the Board may specify.
Key Accountabilities
Qualifications
● Background in accounting with strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
To support existing executive committee and lead contribute to board initiatives and organizational mandate. Individuals with experience and expertise in the following areas: