By-Laws - Executive Committee

11.1 Composition

The Executive Committee shall consist of those directors of the Association who are the Executive Officers of the Association (other than the Secretary). If the Past President is not available, an additional member may be elected from the Board.

11.2 Term of Office

The Executive Committee shall dissolve at the time of each Annual Meeting of members.

11.3 Vacancies

Vacancies on the Executive Committee shall be filled by the Board for the remainder of unexpired terms from those eligible to serve.

11.4 Eligibility

With the exception of the Treasurer and the Secretary, all members of the Executive Committee shall have served on the Board for at least one (1) year prior to election.

11.5 Responsibilities

The Executive Committee shall:

a) be responsible for the management of the affairs of the Association in the periods between meetings of the Board and, in so doing, shall possess and may exercise all powers of the Board, subject to any restrictions or regulations which the Board may from time to time impose, and shall exclude such powers which by law must be retained by the Board itself;

b) act for the Board in the interim on matters requiring immediate attention except matters which are counter to approved Board policies or decisions;

c) consider all emergency requests for funds and may in such circumstances, authorize on behalf of the Board, expenditures not provided for in the adopted budget;

d) be responsible for the annual and periodic evaluation of the Executive Director;

e) co-ordinate the establishment of Standing and Special Committees, their terms of reference, and their membership;

f) arrange for the orientation and training of newly elected Directors;

g) co-ordinate planning for membership meetings;

h) be responsible for the periodic review and updating of the by-laws of the Association;

i) ensure meaningful relations and communication exist with the Ontario Association for Community Living, other Associations, and government agencies;

j) perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.

All actions and decisions so taken by the Executive Committee shall be subject to review by the Board at its next regular meeting but no act done or right acquired by such action shall be prejudicially affected by any amendment or rejection of the action.

11.6 Meetings

11.6.1 Meetings

Regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be at the call of the President or on written request to the Secretary by any two (2) members of the Executive Committee.

11.6.2 Notice

Notice of all meetings shall be communicated to all members of the Executive Committee at least three (3) days prior to the meeting except that such notice may be waived by consent of all members of the Executive Committee.

11.6.3 Quorum

A quorum for the transaction of any business by the Executive Committee shall be a majority of voting members of the Executive Committee.