The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 19 May 2015. The Annual Meeting of the Board was held immediately following the regular meeting (see Governance Committee section). In addition, a Mission and Strategic Planning Day was held 29 May 2015 (see end).
CORRESPONDENCE
Thank You Card from Suzanne Duchesne re Death of her Mother, Beverly St. Jean – This appreciation card, for flowers sent, was noted by the Board of Directors.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Mrs. Ruest’s report included Good News Items (Volunteer Appreciation Tea, Volunteer Service Awards, Brenda Petersen receives Catholic Health International Volunteer Excellence Award), and Census data. Also discussed were:
French Language Services – Le Réseau des services de santé en français and the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) have advised that our French Language Services Designation Plan was approved by the LHIN Board and recommended for approval to the Office of French Language Services of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Attestation – In accordance with the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, an Attestation Form and supporting schedule must be filed with the Champlain LHIN. The Board approved a motion that “Appendix C – Attestation” for 01 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 be approved for signature.
Nineties Club – The Nineties Club celebration was held last week. Twenty new members were inducted into the Nineties Club. A total of 267 have been inducted since the first celebration in 1999.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)
Management Fiduciary Statement – The Management Fiduciary Statement for the month of March 2015 was approved by the Board of Directors.
Statement of Administrative Responsibility – This statement describes the roles of Administration and the Audit Committee with respect to year-end financial statements. The statement was approved by the Board of Directors and referred to the Members of the Corporation for information.
Draft Audited Financial Statements – These were recommended for approval at the Annual Meeting.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
In preparation for the Annual Meeting, the Committee made recommendations regarding appointment and reappointment of Directors including Ex-officio Members, and changes to Board Committees. An amendment to the Administrative Bylaw regarding an attendance requirement for Board Members was also proposed. These recommendations were subsequently recommended at the Annual Meeting to the Members of the Corporation for approval.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – The Centre’s Education Calendar for June 2015 and Governance educational opportunities were circulated to the Board of Directors for information.
MISSION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING DAY
This day was held 29 May 2015 at which time the Board of Directors and Leadership Team participated in a missioning ceremony. Strategic planning was carried out during the afternoon at which time revised Mission, Vision and Values, and Strategic Directions were recommended to the Members of the Corporation for approval.
The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, 23 June 2015 at noon in Jeanne Mance Hall.