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Standing Committees


Audit
 
Pursuant to the provisions of OBA By-Laws and the Financial Policy Manual, at least three members of Council are appointed annually as an Audit Committee, with general responsibility for reviewing the on-going financial affairs of the OBA. The Committee also reviews the Budget recommendations of the Treasurer and the senior staff directors, and participates in the annual audit of the financial statements of OBA, and reports from time to time to Council and to the Executive Committee in regard to these matters.

Current Chair:
David Morin
(705) 788-3740 Ext. 213
email: dmorin@willdavidson.ca

Staff Liaison:
Gita Patel
(416) 869-0513 ext 342
e-mail: gpatel@oba.org




Finance

To work with the Treasurer in the preparation of the Annual Budget, and to offer general advice on the financial policy of OBA.

Current Chair
Douglas R. Downey
(705) 327-2600
e-mail:
ddowney@greatlaw.ca

Staff Liaison:
Gita Patel
(416) 869-0513 ext 342
e-mail:
gpatel@oba.org
 


Governance

The Governance Committee was created by as resolution of the Executive Committee on September 20, 2007.  Its mandate is to review every aspect of how the OBA governs itself and to make recommendations to the Executive as to changes that it thinks should be made. The committee is chaired by the incumbent Vice President.

Current Chair:
Pascale Daigneault
(519) 337-5288
e-mail:  pascale.daigneault@gmail.com

Staff Liaison:
Steve Pengelly
416-869-1047 Ext. 323
e-mail:  spengelly@oba.org





Membership

To recruit and retain members and manage the member savings program.

Current Chair:
Edwin Upenieks
(905) 451-3040
e-mail: 
eupenieks@lawrences.com

Staff Liaison:
Lynn Elliott
(416) 869-1047 ext 343
e-mail:
lelliott@oba.org
 


Public Affairs


To advocate on behalf of the profession's issues, to improve the image of the profession and to monitor and respond to government and stakeholder issues.

Current Chair:
David L. Sterns
(416) 977-0007 Ext. 313
e-mail:  dsterns@sotosllp.com

Staff Liaison:
Elizabeth Hall
(416) 869-1047 ext. 355
e-mail: ehall@oba.org
 


 
Strategic Planning & Corporate Social Responsibility

The current mandate of this Committee is to develop a specific plan for OBA to attempt to focus its views over the next five years.

Current Chair:
Morris Chochla
(416) 596-7724
e-mail: mchochla@forbeschochla.com

Staff Liaison:
Steve Pengelly
(416) 869-0513 ext 323
e-mail:
spengelly@oba.org
 
 

Compensation & Human Resources

Current Chair
Sean M. Kennedy
e-mail: khufu8@sympactico.ca


Staff Liaison:
Tracy Dallas
(416) 869-0513 ext 327
e-mail:
tdallas@oba.org

 

Professional Development

Current Chair
Martha M. Mackinnon
(416) 920-1633
e-mail: mackinnm@lao.on.ca


Staff Liaison:
Abena Buahene
(416) 869-0513 ext 311
e-mail:
abuahene@oba.org

Cathy Robinson
(416) 869-0513 ext 320
e-mail: crobinson@oba.org