Board of directors Application
The Deadline for Nominations is September 15, 2024.
The ACT Arts Centre is seeking members to fill vacant positions on its Board of Directors. Terms are up to three years. Individuals may submit their own name or provide their consent to be nominated to the Nomination Committee. The Board meets monthly on the last Monday of the month (or the following Monday if it falls on a statutory holiday.). There are no meetings in December and August. Members should also be available for committee work, occasional meetings and attending some ACT events outside of the regular meeting schedule. Please note that this is a volunteer position.
When considering a nominee, please forward names of skilled professionals in their field who possess some of the following professional skills and experience: Legal; Financial and /or Accounting; Fund Development; Human Resources; Strategic Planning; familiarity with not-for-profit organizations; past board experience; interest in governance; and a commitment to the continued development and future of the arts in our community. All Board members must complete a successful Criminal Background check in order to serve.
Please fill out the form below or contact Ms. Curtis Pendleton, Executive Director, via email at curtisp@mract.org.
Board members may be appointed to fill currently vacant positions and will be elected at the Annual General Meeting on Monday, October 28. Please note that The ACT Arts Council by-laws do not allow for nominations from the floor at the Annual General Meeting.
The ACT Arts Centre is operated by the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council (known as The ACT Arts Council), a non-profit charitable society serving the community since 1971. Our aim is to offer vibrant arts and cultural opportunities and experiences through excellence in artistic and educational programming, customer, and member and community service. We are dedicated to “Bringing Arts to the Heart of our Community”.