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NBAD Board is Recruiting!

The NBAD Board of Directors is recruiting for Treasurer position, starting in June 2024.

This is a wonderful opportunity to become an active member of the Association and participate in the decisions and discussions related to the regulation and practice of Dietitians in New Brunswick. 

Orientation to the Board of Directors is provided and all expenses required for travel to meetings will be covered. NBAD Board meetings occur either in-person (2 times/year, on a weekend) or via videoconference for the remaining other months (2 times/year, typically 6:30 pm-8:30 pm) . Members also respond to Association issues as they arise by email. 

As per NBAD Bylaws, an honorarium will be offered on a pro rata basis to the members of the NBAD Board of Directors at a rate of $50 per Board member per scheduled meeting. This will be conditional upon the following: attendance at the meeting; the meeting meets quorum. There is an imposed limit of $350 per Board member per fiscal year.

If you are interested in submitting your name for nomination of the Treasurer position, please forward your cover letter and resume to registrar@adnb-nbad.com by March 29th, 2024. 

Treasurer
Term of Office: 2 years
Primary Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with Executive Director/Registrar in preparing proposed budget and presents them to the Board of Directors’ meeting and Annual General Meeting.
  • Collaborates with Executive Director/Registrar in choosing investment options.
  • Is a second signatory officer and is responsible for signing cheques and approving electronic payments such as payroll.
  • Reviews monthly income statements and balance sheets (prepared by bookkeeper) and presents them to the Board of Directors’ meetings and Annual General Meetings.
  • Is an active member in Board discussions and decisions.
  • Has/have had financial literacy and financial management skills/experience in their regular occupation.
  • Has weekly responsibilities and regular meetings with the Executive Director.

The NBAD is also looking for active members who are interested in volunteering with the Quality Assurance Committee and assisting in this year’s Audit. We are in need of 2-3 more members to help with this year’s audit.

Primary Responsibilities of a QA Committee Member include:

  • Attends quarterly meetings.
  • Contributes to discussions and decisions with other members and the Executive Director.
  • Reviews continuing education submitted yearly as a requirement of NBAD membership and maintains the quality assurance process.
  • Participates in the Audit process during the month of May 2024.

If you are interested in submitting your name for the Quality Assurance Committee, please contact registrar@adnb-nbad.com by March 22nd, 2024.