Schedule C: Director\u2019s Ethical Conduct Agreement, Organizational Bylaw<\/p>\n
TO: Woodsworth Housing Co-operative Inc.<\/p>\n
1. I agree to be a director of the co-op and to do my best to forward the interests of the co-op and the members and the other stakeholders in the co-op.<\/p>\n
I am at least 18 years old, am not bankrupt or incapable of managing property under the Substitute Decisions Act.<\/p>\n
Board Procedures<\/p>\n
2. CROSS OUT ONE:<\/p>\n
(a) \u00a0I will accept notices to directors by electronic mail.
\n(b) \u00a0I will NOT accept notices to directors by electronic mail.<\/p>\n
DUTIES of a director<\/p>\n
3. I will perform my duties as a director honestly, in good faith and in the best interest of the co-op rather than in my personal interest.<\/p>\n
4. I will use the care, diligence and skill of a reasonably prudent person in performing my duties as a director.<\/p>\n
5. I will sign and comply with the co-op\u2019s Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Agreement and all legal and government requirements about confidentiality, privacy and conflict of interest.<\/p>\n
6. I will always give the board any information requested by the board. I will return confidential papers to the co-op when requested. I will delete confidential materials from my computers and electronic devices when requested. When I am no longer on the board, I will return all co-op papers and property to the co-op and I will delete confidential materials from my computers and electronic devices.<\/p>\n
7. I will attend all board and members\u2019 meetings unless excused by the board based on advance notice of absence.<\/p>\n
8. I will prepare for board meetings and act constructively at all board meetings.<\/p>\n
9. I will participate in all training programs as decided by the board, including on human rights and Ontario disabilities legislation and I will sign Schedule F Woodsworth Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n
ACTING AS A BOARD<\/p>\n
10. I understand that the board acts as a whole. If I disagree with something the board is considering, I will say so at a board meeting. Once the board has made a decision, I will support that decision or remain silent.<\/p>\n
11. I understand that directors can act only by a decision at a proper board meeting. Between meetings I have no authority unless the board has given me authority to do something, such as to sign a document.<\/p>\n
12. I understand that even if the board has given me responsibility for something, the final authority and responsibility stays with the board.<\/p>\n
13. I understand that, if I am an officer or a member of a committee, my duties must be performed as directed by the board and within any limits set by the board.<\/p>\n
RESPECT FOR OTHERS<\/p>\n
14. As a director I will remain open to other points of view and options. I will not act defensively when directors or members question or disagree with my point of view.<\/p>\n
15. I will do my best to work together with the other directors for the good of the co-op. I will not let personal dislikes or grudges affect my conduct or decisions.<\/p>\n
16. I will never make statements which in any way harm, put down or show a lack of respect for other directors, members or staff.<\/p>\n
17. (a) I will never make statements, take actions or harass anyone in any way that is prohibited under the Ontario Human Rights Code.<\/p>\n
(b) I will complete OHRC training courses on the Human Rights Code, and the Accommodation for Ontarians with Disabilities Act each time I am elected. I will sign to confirm that I have completed the training.<\/p>\n
18. I will make any complaints I may have about the co-op or the co-op\u2019s staff only to other directors. I will bring any concerns I may have to the attention of the board.<\/p>\n
19. I will support the co-op\u2019s staff as they carry out their duties and not say or do anything that might cause them to lose respect among the membership or other staff.<\/p>\n
Duties of A MEMBER<\/p>\n
20. I will perform my duties as a co-op member. I will comply with the by-laws and policies approved by members at a members\u2019 meeting of the co-op.<\/p>\n
21. I will not be in arrears while I am a director.<\/p>\n
I have read and understood this Agreement and I agree that I will follow it. I understand that, if I break this Agreement, the board of directors can follow the procedure stated in the Organizational By-law to remove me as a director.<\/p>\n
Date: ________________________<\/p>\n
Signature: _______________________________<\/p>\n
Print name: _________________________________<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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