OUR BOARD
HOW THE BOARD WORKS
CSSHSA is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 16 voting members and 2 non-voting members. There are fourteen (14) elected members, including seven (7) employer representatives, four (4) representing unionized organizations, and three (3) non-unionized organizations. There are also seven (7) worker members, composed of five (5) union representatives, and 2 non-union representatives. Finally, there is a Board of Directors appointed independent Chair as well as past-Chair elect.
Board of Directors are elected during the annual general meeting by their respective divisional panel members, the board members serve three-year terms and may be re-elected consecutively.
The board ensures the association fulfill its mandate by:
- Setting the strategic direction of the association.
- Advising the Chief Executive Officer.
- Safeguarding the association’s resources, including approving major financial decisions.
- Communicating with all members, specifically with divisional and geographical constituents.
- Representing and communicate the substance and intent of the association’s initiatives, policies, and decisions in other social services forums.
- Enhancing the association’s public image.
- Acting in accordance with the Society Act and Regulations.
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Independent Chair
Community Living Society
OneSky Community Resources
BC General Employees’ Union
NARSF Programs Ltd.
Spectrum Society for Community Living
Health Sciences Association of BC (HSA)
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
(Secretary)
Independent Living Housing Society of Greater Victoria
Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU)
(Treasurer)
Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division
BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU)
(non-voting)
WorkSafeBC
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
Touchstone Family Association
Our mission is to foster and promote safer and healthy workplaces in the Community Social Services sector in British Columbia.