Roles and Responsibilities of a Director 
of the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association

Authority
  • Directors act as leaders and stewards of the Association


Term 
  • Directors are elected by the membership to the Board
  • The term of office of Directors elected to the Board shall be (2) calendar years commencing immediately after the election and expiring on the date of the next election.


Requirements 
  • Maintain current membership in good standing
  • Attend a minimum of 50% in person meetings
  • Serve on at least one committee
  • Commit to the effective operation of the Association
  • Be informed of the services provided by ASHA
  • Access to electronic means of communication with the Association
  • Be aware and declare any conflict of interest that may affect the Association
  • Be informed of the state of the industry
  • Work in good faith with other
  • Directors and Management in pursuit of the Association’s goals
  • Respect the principles of confidentiality, sensitive financial information and personnel matters
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Responsibilities 
  • Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board
  • Take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies and other matters
  • Approve amendments to the By-Laws and recommend ratification by the general membership
  • Approve regulations that supplement the Association’s By-Laws Approve the annual operating budget
  • Promote ASHA membership through attendance at industry functions, networking, etc
  • Seek potential candidates for nomination in the election of Director process