Board Policies

POLICY

The Vice Chair shall be elected by the Board at its Organizational Meeting, and thereafter at any time determined by the Board, to hold office at the pleasure of the Board.

VICE CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vice Chair shall:

1. In the Board Chair's absence, act on behalf of the Board Chair and the Vice Chair shall have all the duties and responsibilities of the Board Chair.

2. The Vice Chair shall assist the Board Chair in ensuring the Board operates in accordance with its own policies and legislation.

3. Prior to each Board meeting, the Vice Chair shall, when possible, confer with the Board Chair and the Superintendent on items to be included on the agenda, the order of the items and become familiar with them.

4. The Vice Chair shall be an alternate signing authority for the Division.

5. Support the Board Chair in providing leadership and guidance to the Board.

6. Assist the Board Chair with orientation for new Trustees following municipal elections.

7. Review and sign off on the Board Chair’s expense claims.

8. Encourage cooperation, respect and unity amongst board members.

9. At the request of the Chair, assist in addressing inappropriate behaviour on the part of a Trustee when it impairs Board effectiveness and encourage cooperation, respect and unity among Board members.

10. Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Board Chair or the Board.

References:

Policy 2: Role of the Board
Policy 5: Role of the Board Chair
Education Act: 52, 53

History

2025 Sep 24 Initial Approval