The SHF Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for a three- year term to the SHF Board of Directors. If you are an adult member (18 years or older) in good standing and would like to nominate someone (who is also an adult member in good standing) to be considered, you must submit nominations to the office of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation before January 3, 2019 at 4:30 PM.

 

2019 Nomination Form - Board of Directors

 

The Saskatchewan Horse Federation serves its members through the development and oversight of sport, recreation and industry initiative, while following established standards of safety, fair play and equine health and welfare.

The Board of Directors is responsible to provide leadership for the organization to conduct the business and affairs of the Federation for the benefit of the entire membership. Board of Directors are expected to attend five in-person meetings annually including the Annual General Meeting, and to serve on such committees as developed to undertake activities of the Federation.

The SHF Board of Directors is a duly constituted body governing the Federation on behalf of the membership. Board members have a collective responsibility to run the affairs of the organization in accordance with the Saskatchewan Non-Profit Corporations Act (NFP). The bylaws of the SHF establishes the authority of the Board of Directors (BOD) as a collective entity and legislations holds board members legally responsible to act in the best interest of the membership.

All duly elected board members adhere to the following three principles:

Duty of Care: duty to ensure prudent use of the Federation’s assets – financial, human, good will and facility

Duty of Loyalty: duty to make decisions that are in the best interest of the Federation; not in self interest

Duty of Obedience: duty to ensure the Federation adheres to its mandate and that its activities advance its mission

If you are an adult member (18 years or older) in good standing and would like to nominate someone (who is also an adult member in good standing) to be considered for a three-year term on the Board of Directors, you must submit nominations to the office of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation before January 3, 2019 at 4:30 PM.

*NOTE* All nominees MUST be adult members in good standing for 2018 and 2019 at the time of nomination. Memberships are available for purchase prior to year end to ensure your membership does not lapse. Please note that a Criminal Records check is required from all candidates elected. Successful candidates will be determined by election at the Annual General Meeting of the membership.

 

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