Fierté Canada Pride (FCP) is seeking nominations for our Board of Directors. Elections will take place during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) during the FCP conference both in person (for conference attendees) and online via Zoom on Saturday, March 9 2024 at:
- 9:30 am Pacific
- 10:30 am Mountain
- 11:30 am Central
- 12:30 pm Eastern
- 1:30 pm Atlantic
- 2:00 pm Newfoundland
Please note: As the FCP Board is evolving from a Working Board to a Governance Board, the first part of the AGM will include Member voting on Bylaw revisions which may affect the number of Directors and composition of the Board. This form reflects the current FCP Bylaws, which are still in effect. To learn more about the proposed Bylaw revisions, and to review FCP's Bylaws, please visit the 2024 AGM page on our website. In the spirit of FCP’s ongoing work to prioritise the voices of equity-seeking members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, we encourage all of our Members to be thoughtful and purposeful in submitting nominations so as to leave space for Racialised, Indigenous, trans/non-binary/gender-diverse & 2 Spirit people, and women/feminine-of-centre people to be represented on FCP’s Board of Directors.To learn about the FCP Board Roles & Responsibilities, please click here.Leadership CouncilsThe FCP Board works closely with four Leadership Councils. Board members are required to meaningfully support and engage with the FCP Councils:
- 2Spirit Council
- Women’s Council
- BPOC (Black & People of Colour) Council
- Angry Flamingos (Trans & Non-Binary People) Council
To learn about FCP’s Leadership Councils, please click here.
Eligibility of Candidates
In order to stand for election, candidates must:
- complete and submit this nomination form;
- receive the endorsement of the Board of Directors (or formal leadership) of any full Member organisation that is in good standing;
- comply with FCP’s election procedures,
And in compliance with the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, candidates must:
- not be in a bankrupt status;
- be 18 years of age or older at the time of election; and
- not have been declared “incapable” by a court in Canada or in another country.
Responsibilities & Expectations of Candidates
In order to stand for election, candidates must:
- Commit to a two year term on the Board of Directors;
- Commit to signing the FCP Director’s Agreement and the FCP Confidentiality Agreement;
- Be willing to disclose their legal name for legal purposes (will be kept confidential);
- Devote an average of two (2) to ten (10) hours a week to the organisation (dependent on role);
- Attend all Board meetings as scheduled and, if required, prepare a report in advance;
- Sit on and actively participate in at least one standing committee and, as needed, ad hoc committees;
- Sit on and actively participate in the FCP Conference Committee and/or one if its subcommittees;
- Participate in all FCP events, especially those prioritised by the Board of Directors as requiring attendance;
- Be able to respond to all online communications (may include various platforms) within 2 business days (48 hours) or as determined by the Board;
- Meaningfully support and engage with the FCP Councils.
Nomination
To submit your nomination, please fully complete this form and submit it and the required documents by 11:59pm PST on Sunday, March 3. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor of the FCP AGM - however please keep in mind that voting Member organisations will not have your information in advance to review and consider your nomination.
