Board of Director Nominations

The Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (CPB Canada) is inviting nominations for the Board of Directors.

We invite eligible CPB Canada members to bring their proven leadership skills and governance experience to significantly impact the Association and profession.

Members will be elected to the Board at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association for a three-year term of office. For the 2024-2027 term, there are three (3) vacancies to be filled on the 12-member Board.

This year's AGM is being held in person at the Annual IGNITE Conference on Friday, September 13th, 2024.

Please see the information below regarding Nominee Eligibility.

We strongly encourage any member interested in serving on the Board of Directors to visit our Board Nominations FAQ page.

Submitting Nominations

Each candidate must complete the 2024 Board of Director Nomination form in full, including: 

• Having members in good standing nominate your candidacy.
• A brief bio or CV highlighting the nominee's relevant professional experience as it relates to service on the CPB Canada Board of Directors.
• A photo (headshot) of the nominee (photos should be at least 500 KB in file size)
• An attestation that the information you have provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Call for nominations opens on June 14^th and will close on July 5^th, 2024.  

Nominations can be submitted by using the button below. 

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Should you have any questions, please contact the CPB Canada CEO at Rick@cpbcan.ca

Nominee Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria and Conditions

1. Required to be a Certified Member in good standing who has held their CPB designation for two years.
2. A Director is expected to commit the time required to perform board and committee duties. The minimum time commitment is roughly 2-3 hours per month.
3. Directors must fulfill the requirements and responsibilities of their position. For example, they prepare for and attend board and committee meetings, uphold their fiduciary obligations, and work cooperatively and respectfully with other board members. Directors must comply with legislation governing the corporation, the corporation's by-laws and applicable governance practices and policies.
4. 1. Code of Conduct for Directors
   2. Terms of Reference for Board of Directors
   3. Terms of Reference for Directors
   4. Leadership Focused Governance Approach used by CPB Canada

Directors will be required to sign a Declaration and Confidentiality Agreement confirming they will adhere to their fiduciary duties and board / corporate policies.

Diversity and Representation

CPB Canada is committed to the active recruitment of candidates for the Board that improve the diversity and composition of its membership and the clients and communities they serve.

The CPB Canada Nominations and Board Development Committee and Board of Directors are intentional about recruiting and encouraging nominations of individuals from diverse groups to ensure the Board reflects the national diversity of our population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise

The CPB Canada Board of Directors will reflect a complementary mix of knowledge, skills, and expertise – including the following: 

• Sector-specific (accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, etc.) knowledge and experience
• Prior Board experience and governance knowledge/understanding
• Strategic and business planning
• Critical thinking
• Legal / Regulatory / HR
• Government Relations & Advocacy
• Risk management
• Financial expertise
• Public affairs and communications
• Ethics and Professional Conduct

Behavioural Qualities

The Board requires all Board members to:

• Commit to the vision, mission and core values of the organization.
• Act with honesty and integrity.
• Understand a Director‘s role and fiduciary duties and the role of the Board.
• Think strategically.
• Work as part of a team.
• Communicate effectively.
• To acquire governance and financial literacy appropriate for a non-profit organization and the scope of CPB Canada’s business activities.
• Devote the time and effort to be an effective Board member, including attendance at Board orientation, training sessions, meetings, the IGNITE Conference, social events, and other association events.
• Address conflicts that would impede a Director‘s ability to fulfill their fiduciary duties and demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage specific conflicts that arise from time to time.