Woodsworth Housing Co-operative
A non-profit housing co-op in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, Toronto, Canada, since 1979.
Subtopic in Board & Administration
Approved by Woodsworth Board of Directors on July 2, 2024.
Version 1.0
This form is issued to invite a Woodsworth Coop member or members to speak to the Board of Directors.
This form is not a Notice to Appear (NTA) i.e., this form is not being issued to discuss ending the below mentioned member or members occupancy rights and evicting them. For more information on NTAs please see Occupancy Bylaw #82.
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Schedule E: Consent Form for Directors for Sharing Information, Organizational Bylaw
Woodsworth Housing Co-operative Incorporated
CONSENT FORM – BOARD MEMBER
On January 1, 2004 the Federal Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act took effect. This Act regulates the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
| acknowledge that Woodsworth Housing Co-operative Incorporated is required to collect and use personal information about me and that, I have provided that information voluntarily.
I understand that this information is required in order to comply with Woodsworth Housing Co- operative’s legal obligations, such as reporting the names and addresses of directors and officers to the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services and our bank.
I also understand that as a director, my photo, name and/or job title may appear on publications, in the annual report, in member mailings and on the website (if applicable). If | do not wish them to appear, | will contact the Privacy Officer who will ensure that they do not appear.
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Director’s Name
Date
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Schedule C: Director’s Ethical Conduct Agreement, Organizational Bylaw
TO: Woodsworth Housing Co-operative Inc.
1. I agree to be a director of the co-op and to do my best to forward the interests of the co-op and the members and the other stakeholders in the co-op.
I am at least 18 years old, am not bankrupt or incapable of managing property under the Substitute Decisions Act.
Board Procedures
2. CROSS OUT ONE:
(a) I will accept notices to directors by electronic mail.
(b) I will NOT accept notices to directors by electronic mail.
DUTIES of a director
3. I will perform my duties as a director honestly, in good faith and in the best interest of the co-op rather than in my personal interest.
4. I will use the care, diligence and skill of a reasonably prudent person in performing my duties as a director.
5. I will sign and comply with the co-op’s Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Agreement and all legal and government requirements about confidentiality, privacy and conflict of interest.
6. I will always give the board any information requested by the board. I will return confidential papers to the co-op when requested. I will delete confidential materials from my computers and electronic devices when requested. When I am no longer on the board, I will return all co-op papers and property to the co-op and I will delete confidential materials from my computers and electronic devices.
7. I will attend all board and members’ meetings unless excused by the board based on advance notice of absence.
8. I will prepare for board meetings and act constructively at all board meetings.
9. I will participate in all training programs as decided by the board, including on human rights and Ontario disabilities legislation and I will sign Schedule F Woodsworth Code of Conduct.
ACTING AS A BOARD
10. I understand that the board acts as a whole. If I disagree with something the board is considering, I will say so at a board meeting. Once the board has made a decision, I will support that decision or remain silent.
11. I understand that directors can act only by a decision at a proper board meeting. Between meetings I have no authority unless the board has given me authority to do something, such as to sign a document.
12. I understand that even if the board has given me responsibility for something, the final authority and responsibility stays with the board.
13. I understand that, if I am an officer or a member of a committee, my duties must be performed as directed by the board and within any limits set by the board.
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
14. As a director I will remain open to other points of view and options. I will not act defensively when directors or members question or disagree with my point of view.
15. I will do my best to work together with the other directors for the good of the co-op. I will not let personal dislikes or grudges affect my conduct or decisions.
16. I will never make statements which in any way harm, put down or show a lack of respect for other directors, members or staff.
17. (a) I will never make statements, take actions or harass anyone in any way that is prohibited under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
(b) I will complete OHRC training courses on the Human Rights Code, and the Accommodation for Ontarians with Disabilities Act each time I am elected. I will sign to confirm that I have completed the training.
18. I will make any complaints I may have about the co-op or the co-op’s staff only to other directors. I will bring any concerns I may have to the attention of the board.
19. I will support the co-op’s staff as they carry out their duties and not say or do anything that might cause them to lose respect among the membership or other staff.
Duties of A MEMBER
20. I will perform my duties as a co-op member. I will comply with the by-laws and policies approved by members at a members’ meeting of the co-op.
21. I will not be in arrears while I am a director.
I have read and understood this Agreement and I agree that I will follow it. I understand that, if I break this Agreement, the board of directors can follow the procedure stated in the Organizational By-law to remove me as a director.
Date: ________________________
Signature: _______________________________
Print name: _________________________________