*The full election process, including the process for points tabulation, will be detailed in a final report by the Nominating Committee. The report will be presented during the 2017 EC Annual General Meeting in September 2017, and then made available on the EC website.
The following returning Directors will round out the 2017 EC Board:
Jorge Bernhard - ON
Dominique Chagnon – QC
Lisa Lazarus – QC
Doug Orr – AB
During the call for EC Board candidates, a total of 33 qualified applications provided a nomination package by close of the nomination period on June 1, 2017. Following an in-depth review of all candidates, the EC Nominating Committee unanimously agreed to put forward ballot nominations for 11 individuals.
The EC Voting Members were invited to cast their ballots between July 31 and Aug. 3, 2017 to determine the successful candidates.
“On behalf of EC, I am pleased to welcome the new Directors to the EC Board,” said Peggy Hambly, EC President. “It is exciting to see EC’s new governance model at work, ensuring that the voting structure is effective and equitable, and that board candidates are elected based on the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to lead EC to be a world-class equestrian organization.”
As per Bylaw 4.2, b) Transition, there were up to eight (8) Director positions to be filled for 2017 as follows:
- Four (4) positions for a three-year term ending in 2020
- One (1) position for a one-year term ending in 2018
In addition, as a result of resignations, the Board elected to fill the vacancies for the balance of the terms as follows:
- Two (2) positions for a two-year term ending in 2019
- One (1) position for a one-year term ending in 2018
Following this announcement of the successful candidates, the Nominating Committee Chair will be presenting the terms of office for each of the newly elected Board members for acceptance by the Board. Each candidate will be informed of the decision prior to the general release of this information.
For more information on the EC Board of Directors, visit www.equestrian.ca/about/<wbr />governance/board.
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About the EC Nominating Committee
The EC Nominating Committee members are as follows:
Dominique Chagnon (Chair) – QC
Mark Samuel – ON
Karen Sparks – ON
Diane Goyette – QC
Susan Thompson – BC
Richard Mackenzie – ON
Haidee Landry – BC
The Committee members are responsible for:
- Presenting a slate of candidates for the position of EC Board Directors in accordance with EC’s Bylaws.
- Ensuring there is an election each year.
- Ensuring EC has a rigorous nomination system.
- Recruiting qualified individuals to stand for election as Directors.
About Equestrian Canada
Equestrian Canada is a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to represent, promote and advance all related equine and equestrian interests in Canada. With over 18,000 sport licence holders, 90,000 registered participants, and 10+ national equine affiliate organizations, EC is a significant contributor to the social, physical, emotional and economic wellbeing of the equine and equestrian industry across Canada.
Questions, Comments?
If you have any questions or comments concerning the 2017 EC Board, please contact:
Peggy Hambly
President – Equestrian Canada
[email protected]