Board Selection Criteria 2016
Directors on the Autism Society of Edmonton Area’s Board are elected based upon experience, background
and skills the Board deems important. These attributes will change as the requirements of Autism Edmonton
do.
The specific areas of experience and background sought this year are set out in section “A” below. General
skills and expertise requirements are in section “B”.
Note that Board directors are elected on a two-year rotational basis.
A. Specific Background
We are seeking candidates with the following attributes or combination thereof:
1. Teacher – The Board invites suitable individuals to be nominated who work on the front lines with
children on the spectrum.
2. Autism Edmonton actively encourages persons from the medical community and other health
care supporters such as psychologists, social workers etc. who work directly with adults and/or
children on the spectrum.
3. Interested members with an accounting or finance background.
4. Other
If applicants cannot make the full commitment of a Board Director, their skills and voice would be invaluable
on Committees.
B. Other Skills and Expertise
Apart from the specific requirements for positions as detailed in section A, all candidates would also
demonstrate the following general skills and expertise:
1. Broad understanding of board governance
2. Understanding the impact of ASD upon families and individuals
3. Ability to devote sufficient time (approximately 5~10 hours a month)
Nomination Process
If you wish to apply or nominate candidates for a Board position, kindly complete the nomination form and
return it to the Returning Officer at [email protected] by July 25th, 2016. Questions
may also be forwarded thereto.