Section 4: Board Process Policies
The overall function of the AWNA is to achieve its mission in ethical and prudent ways. On behalf of the members and the citizens of Alberta, the Board of the AWNA provides leadership and direction. Thus, the functions of the Board are to:
The Board is the legal authority for the AWNA. The Board is responsible for the AWNA and its outcomes. The Board focuses on policy and direction rather than on the operational aspects of management.
The Board is the legal authority for the AWNA. Thus, each Board member is responsible for actively participating in the effective governance of the Board. Each Board member is responsible for contributing to achieving the Board’s corporate...
The President is responsible for the Board’s integrity and the effectiveness of its governance process. To fulfill this role, the President undertakes the following responsibilities as provided for in Bylaw 18(A). The President:
The Vice-President is responsible for assisting the President in ensuring the Board’s integrity and the effectiveness of its governance process. To fulfill this role, the Vice-President undertakes the responsibilities as provided for in Bylaw 18(B)
n order to provide competent, conscientious, and effective governance that maintains the confidence of the members, the staff, and the public, it is critical that each Board member demonstrate ethical and professional conduct. The effectiveness of....
To carry out its responsibilities, the Board may establish both standing and ad hoc committees, as provided for in Bylaw 24. In order to preserve the integrity of the Board as a whole, Board committees abide by the following principles.
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purposes are to,: Provide policy direction for the AWNA Sales and Marketing effort, Complement the marketing efforts of members
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purpose is to organize and conduct the annual AWNA Bing Crosby golf tournament.
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purpose is to organize and conduct the annual Better Newspapers Competition.
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purposes are to: Ensure good communication between the Board and management of the AWNA
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purposes are to:, Ensure good communication between the Board and management of the AWNA....
his is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purposes are to:, Reinforce the importance of community newspapers to government at both the federal and provincial levels...
• Liaise with all levels of government departments and other imp
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purposes are to:, Ensure potential members meet the requirements of the AWNA bylaws and policies, Ensure all member newspapers are adhering to the AWNA bylaws and policies
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purposes are to ensure a suitable list of candidates for officers and directors is presented at the Annual General Meeting.
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purpose is to plan, coordinate, and conduct the annual AWNA symposium
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purposes are to:, Assess how technology affects the AWNA and its members, Explore new leading edge technologies that benefits the members and meet market needs
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, and here is an overview of their propose..
This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board whose purposes are to encourage member participation and engagement and build readership and revenue opportunities
The Committee Chair is accountable to the Board. The Committee Chair serves as the official communication link between the Board and that Board committee.
Board members are reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses related to their position as a Board member. This includes any meeting attended at the direction of the Board. The AWNA uses the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) mileage guideline...
In order to provide effective governance, Board members spend a major portion of each Board meeting focusing on long-term perspectives, issues, and policy decisions.