REPORT FROM THE BOARD
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 03 November 2020.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Membership Response re Budgets                                                                    APPROVED (verbal)

Membership Response re Annual Meeting Recommendations                  APPROVED (verbal)

Membership Response re Appointment of Mr. MacDonell to Board         APPROVED (verbal)

Membership Response re Resignation of Ms. Linda Wilson to Board       APPROVED (verbal)

CORRESPONDANCE
Thank you Card from the Varin Family regarding the passing of Ms. Agnès Varin – The Board of Directors noted the card of appreciation.

ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Mrs. Lafrance-Allaire’s report included Hospital Services Accountability Agreement (HSAA) Attestation re Parking, Flu Vaccination, update of Q2 Management Goals and Objectives 2020-2021, Good News Item (Employee Service Awards celebration was held 21 October 2020) and Census Data (Decrease in Complex Continuing Care [CCC] admissions were discussed.). Other items discussed:

The Board of Directors agreed that employees who have reached a 30-year milestone with the Centre or higher (in increments of 5) will receive a letter of recognition from the Board of Directors moving forward.

ETHICS AND MISSION COMMITTEE
Sister Cuddihy’s appointment to the Ethics and Mission Committee – Sister Cuddihy was welcomed to the Ethics and Mission Committee.

Public Relations and Branding Committee – The Board of Directors recommend to the Members of the Corporation that branding and public relations become its own separate committee known as the Public Relations and Branding Committee and that the Bylaws be amended and include the new committee.

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)
Financial Statements – The Board of Directors approved the Financial Statements for the Period Ending September 2020 as presented.

Management Fiduciary Statement – The Board of Directors approved the Management Fiduciary Statement for September 2020.

NEW BUSINESS
Board Development / Governance Educational Opportunities – Circulated to the Board for information.

Miller Thomson is hosting a webinar, Governance Master Class: Advancing Diversity and Inclusion, on 12 November 2020. Board Members are encouraged to attend.

OTHER BUSINESS
Standing Item: Annual Workplan – The workplan for the month of November was reviewed.

The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 01 December 2020 at noon via video conference due to COVID-19.