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Date Published: March 3, 2009
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NSAC Transitional Board |
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Statute |
Nova Scotia Agricultural College Act |
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Purpose |
To provide strategic direction and leadership to transform the Nova Scotia Agricultural College to a Board governed post-secondary educational institution by establishing fundamental corporate governance protocols and processes for board governance. |
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Functions |
- Oversee the transition from a civil service led entity to an independent Board governed post-secondary institution
- Establish the Crown Corporation
- Ensure the establishment of the initial financial statements of the Corporation
- Establish the bylaws and operational processes of the Transitional and Full Board of Directors
- Guide and develop the establishment of a faculty council or academic senate
- Recruit future valuable members of an expanded Board
- Integrate industry leaders into the mandate and objectives of the institution
- Lead the establishment of a successful executable strategic path
- Develop the operational delivery capacity of the institution
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Composition |
4 Members and
Chair appointed by Governor in Council |
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Formal
Qualifications |
None |
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Work & Experience Requirements |
Recognized volunteer corporate and community leadership on significant boards and governance entities;
Senior management or leadership roles in business, or academia, or industrial associations;
Experience in establishing or redesigning operational and governance processes in large or medium sized organizations.
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Skills Required |
Applicants should have demonstrable skills or expertise in one or more of the following:
- corporate or organizational governance law and procedural rules
- financial and accounting oversight of larger organizations
- academic institution governance and board processes
- senior executive experience within government
- leading a well-informed strategic vision for agri-business growth
- Leadership in fundamental organizational start-up processes and issues
- Ability to impart a clear vision and motivate others to participate and pursue it
Chair:
- chairing significant volunteer corporate, academic, or industrial association boards
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Statutory Nomination Requirements |
None |
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Traditional Nomination Requirements |
None |
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Remuneration |
Chair: $15,000/year + expenses
Members: $5,000/year + expenses |
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Anticipated Time Commitments |
As required |
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Other Notes |
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