Become a Board Member

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The Board of Directors for Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) play a vital role in providing effective governance and strategic leadership that supports providing outstanding patient care today and into the future. Directors are chosen for their skill, knowledge and experience, which will support the Mission and Vision of MAHC.

Annually in the Spring or with unexpected Director vacancies, the Board, through the Nominations Committee, identifies vacancy requirements.

As a Director you will be able to devote at least 20 hours per month to meeting preparation, attendance, committee work and special events. In addition to the qualifications and eligibility requirements outlined below, review the Position Description for an outline of the responsibilities and expectations of all Directors.

Qualification of Directors

Every Director shall be eighteen (18) or more years of age.
No person who is an undischarged bankrupt shall become a Director.
Every Director shall meet at least one (1) of the criteria set out below:
- be a person whose name appears on the then current municipal voters list for municipalities wholly within the Catchment Area;
- be a person whose name appears on the then current tax roll for municipalities wholly within the Catchment Area;
- be a person who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that they have resided in the Catchment Area for at least ninety (90) of the three hundred and sixty-five (365) days next preceding their application for membership; or
- be a person who is employed or carries on business in the Catchment Area.
No Excluded Person shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Board of Directors except where otherwise provided in Bylaw. For a full listing of Excluded Persons, please see the MAHC Bylaws.
Every Director shall be, ex-officio, a Member of the Corporation.

Submit an Application

Individuals interested in a position with the Board of Directors must submit an electronic application and current CV or resume. To review the full application in advance of your electronic submission, a printable copy is available for your convenience. Please note, references and a police criminal record check will be required.

Although the formal application process is now closed, applications are always welcome and kept on file should an in-year vacancy occur.

APPLY ONLINE

Not sure you can commit to being a full Director, consider applying to be a community representative on a Standing Board Committee.

For more information or if you encounter any technical issues with the form, email the Board Liaison Office or call 705-789-0022 ext.2342