Responsibilities of Board of Directors | Ontario Bar Association

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors advises and assists the President and has the power to pass by-laws. The Board provides a report on the Association's activities at each Council meeting. It may, where neces sary, establish or disband Special Committees, set the terms of reference and appoint the Chair and members. It is the duty of the Board of Directors to keep informed on all issues affecting the Branch including legislation and direct study of such issues by the appropriate Section or Committee. The Board of Directors is to ensure that results and recommendations from the studies or reports are communicated to the appropriate governmental office or agency.

The Board of Directors meets monthly. In addition, Officers (President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past President) also meet monthly by conference call to deal with matters arising between Board meetings.

Staff support, in addition to the Executive Director, is given by Directors of Public Affairs; Operations; Communications; IT; PD and Finance.
1st Vice-President

The 1st Vice-President is the President-elect, and shall assist the President in carrying on the admin istration of the Branch, and, in the absence of the President, shall preside at meetings and exercise the rights and perform the duties of the President. The 1st Vice-President shall be responsible for the activities and progress of the work of Committees and shall be the Chair of the Governance Committee.
2nd Vice-President

The 2nd Vice-President assists the 1st Vice-President and the President in carrying on the adminis tration of the Branch and, in the absence of the 1st Vice-President, shall perform the duties of the 1st Vice- President. The 2nd Vice-President shall be a member of the Governance Committee.
Secretary

The Secretary shall be responsible for the taking and maintenance of minutes of all meetings of the Branch, Council, and the Board and shall perform any other duties the President may assign.
Treasurer

The Treasurer is the Branch's chief financial officer and shall chair the OBA Finance Committee and be responsible for the OBA's financial affairs.
Chair, Professional Development

The Chair of Professional Development is responsible for providing advice and guidance in the de velopment and presentation of CPD. This includes, but is not limited to, the activities of Sections that are related to CPD and the delivery of CPD programming.
Chair, Sections

The Chair of Sections is responsible for all section volunteer activities, with the exception of CP pro gramming, and for ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
Regional Directors

Regional Directors round out the Board and take on special tasks and areas of responsibility given them by the President or Board. All Regional Directors will Chair, or participate as a member of a Standing Committee, or both.