Notice is hereby given that nominations to the Farm Management Canada Board of Directors are officially open. Members in good standing, motivated to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of Canada’s only national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and facilitating farm business management best practices, are invited to stand for election to the Board of Directors.
FMC is seeking four (4) nominees to the Board of Directors.
Directors are expected to serve a full three-year term and are permitted to serve a maximum of three consecutive 3-year terms.
Nominees can be from any of the following member categories:
- Farmer
- Young Farmer
- Member at Large
- Association/Organization
- Academic Institution
- Corporation
However, we must fill a Young Farmer position and either an Academic Institution, Corporation or Association/Organization position to fulfill our Director representation obligations, so we especially encourage candidates for these member categories. More information on FMC’s member categories and eligibility can be found at old.fmc-gac.com/sign-up/#become-member.
The FMC Board of Directors is further seeking nominees with demonstrated experience and proficiency in at least one of the following areas:
- Business Development and Growth
- Not-for-Profit Sector
- Industry Engagement
- Government Relations & Policy
However, nominations are also welcome from those individuals whose skills reside outside of the above.
Those who are nominating or have been nominated should keep the 3-year term in mind when letting their name stand for election.
Nominations will close at 17:00 hrs. Eastern Time, Thursday May 9, 2019.
After this time, no further nominations will be accepted.
Email your completed nomination forms to the Farm Management Canada Head Office at info(at)old.fmc-gac.com
All eligible candidates are asked to submit a one-page biography outlining their experience, qualifications, and value they will bring to the Farm Management Canada Board of Directors, along with an electronic photograph (.jpg, .png or .gif).
Elections will be conducted by electronic voting prior to the AGM. Voting packages will be distributed to all members via email by May 31st, 2019. The deadline for receipt of online vote submissions is June 28th, 2019.
Should you require further information regarding the nomination and election process, please contact FMC Head Office at 1-888-232-3262, or by email at info(at)old.fmc-gac.com.
Please visit old.fmc-gac.com for more information about Farm Management Canada and to see a list of current Directors.
Important Dates to Remember
May 9 – Nominations due
May 24 – All Resolutions must be submitted for consideration
May 31 – Election/voting packages sent to members
June 28 – Votes due
July 10 – Annual General Meeting (via webcast)
For more information and details on nomination criteria, consult the documents below:
Call for Nominations from the Elections Chair
Board of Directors Nomination Form and Nominee Biography Template
Q&A for Prospective Board Members
Director Duties and Obligations Outline
Call for Resolutions and Member Resolutions Input Form