CMS Board of Directors

Board Member Duties
Board members are expected to:
  • Prepare for and participate in board meetings either in-person or remotely
  • Listen to others’ views, advocate their own, identify common interests and alternatives, and be open to compromise
  • Support governance decisions once made
  • Participate in the review of the cooperative’s mission and objectives and in the development of a strategic plan
  • Help the board to monitor the performance of the cooperative in relation to its mission, objectives, core values and reputation
  • Abide by the by-laws, code of conduct, conflict of interest and other policies that apply to the board
  • Participate in the approval of the annual budget and monitor the financial performance of the cooperative
  • Help establish, review and monitor operational polices
  • Participate in the hiring of, and if required, the releasing of individuals or companies who are employed by or who provide consulting services to the Board
  • Participate on one or more board committees
  • Attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting
  • Be an ambassador for the cooperative
  • Keep informed about community issues relevant to the mission and objectives of the cooperative.
The Opportunity
The board will be accepting nominations for two (2) board director positions for the upcoming 2022/23 year. 
Qualifications
In addition to the qualifications required under the Cooperatives Act of Alberta, directors must have a membership in the cooperative, be committed to the cooperative’s mission and strategic directions, be willing to commit the time required, assume responsibilities needed to manage the cooperative effectively and be open to learning.
An ideal candidate for board membership will have some experience in one of the following areas:
  • Finance, Accounting and Audit
  • Legal and Governance
  • Marketing, Social Media and Member Engagement
Board Term
Board Director Terms are for three (3) years to a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms.
How to apply
Interested candidates should contact Mark Farris, Chair of the Board Capacity Committee at markfarris30@gmail.com or (403) 554-4747.
 Thank you for your interest.

2022-2023 Board of Directors

Board Chair: Terry Geib
Vice Chair: Sylvia Kasper
Secretary: Tim Duthie
Treasurer: Mark Farris
Susan Costello
Louis Grenier
Jerry Jonasson
Lyndee Kehler
​Myrna Malanik
Nellie Pintus
Peter Stacey-Salmon
​Ruth Wall (Red Deer)

Board Committees

 1. Governance and Strategy Committee
2. Financial Oversight Committee
3. Service Provider Committee 
4. Marketing and Communication Committee
5. Legislative Watch Committee
6. AGM Committee
7. Board Capacity Committee
8. Administrative Liaison
9. Website and Database 
​10. Service Provider Negotiations