BOARD OF DIRECTORS
– The Board of Directors has formal legal responsibilities or decision-making authority and can issue directives that must be followed in its role of managing the affairs and the business of Fusion Energy Council of Canada between Annual General Meetings.
– They are to use their best efforts at all times to promote the objectives of Fusion Energy Council of Canada, including
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- the prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and goodwill;
- all activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission; and
- the development of a conflict of interest policy, and the recognition and disclosure of such conflicts.
– They are to ensure that Fusion Energy Council of Canada obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.
– They meet at least three times a year, in addition to the Annual General Meeting.
– The Board consists of 7 to 15 members, selected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
– The Term of each Appointment is three years to a maximum of three appointments.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
– The President is responsible for the day to day functioning of all aspects of Fusion Energy Council of Canada , including the presiding of all meetings, and the spokesperson for matters of policy.
– The Term is one year as appointed at the Annual General meeting, with a maximum of two subsequent terms.
Past-President
– The Past-President shall provide support as requested by the President, including liaison with the Advisory Committee.
– The Term is one year as appointed at the Annual General meeting, with a maximum of two subsequent terms.
Vice-President
– The Vice-President shall perform such duties as assigned by the President, including the position of Chair of the Communications Committee.
– The Term is one year as appointed at the Annual General meeting, with a maximum of two subsequent terms.
Treasurer
– The Treasurer is the Chair of the Finance Committee and reports all such activities to the President, Executive , Board of Directors, and members at the Annual General Meeting.
– The Term is one year as appointed at the Annual General meeting, with a maximum of two subsequent terms.
Secretary
– The Secretary is responsible for organizing and managing Board, Executive committee, Advisory Council, and Annual General Meetings, including minutes.
– The Role includes managing all Corporate records and management of bylaws, including member engagement on governance issues.
– The Term is one year as appointed at the Annual General meeting, with a maximum of two subsequent terms.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
– The Committee consist of the Chair (FECC Treasurer), and two other Board appointees.
– It ensures compliance with all financial matters, and for the preparation of annual financial statements including the recommendation of the Auditor for approval by the Board.
– No later than one month prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year, prepare a budget for that upcoming fiscal year for adoption by the Board.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
– The Council reports to the Executive Committee through the President and Past-President.
– It is responsible for providing guidance and recommendations of Fusion Energy Council of Canada activities.
– It has no legal responsibilities or decision-making authority and cannot issue directives that must be followed.
– They meet as a full Council at least twice a year.
– The Council consists of 6-10 members representing technical, financial , social and policy aspects.
– Members are selected and appointed by the Executive Committee.
– The Term of appointment is discretionary, but at least one year.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
– The Committee consists of the Chair (the FECC Vice-President) and other members as appointed by the Board.
– It is responsible for the website and the production of all FECC materials (newsletters, presentations, press releases).
– The term of appointment for Board appointees is discretionary, but at least one year.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
– The Committee consists of the Chair (FECC Secretary) and other members as appointed by the Board.
– It is responsible for overseeing the appointment of all Committee positions, including identifying members for such appointments as needed for the AGM and Executive Committee consideration.
– The term of appointment for Board appointees is discretionary, but at least one year.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
– The Committee consists of a Chair and other members as appointed by the Board.
– It is responsible for developing and overseeing membership drives.
– Close liaison is required with the Treasurer (membership is a significant source of income).
– The term of appointment for Board appointees is discretionary, but at least one year.
GOVERNMENT & INDUSTRY RELATIONS
– The Committee consists of a Chair and members as appointed by the Board.
– It is responsible for developing and maintaining relations with interested parties, both public and private, including governments, research organizations, industry firms, academic institutions and various public organizations such as local business groups and environmental organizations.
– The term of appointment for Board appointees is discretionary, but at least one year.