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Seeking an Anglican Representative to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Board of Directors

January 28, 2008

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Volunteer Ministry position available

PDF version of this document 1.  Background
Founded in 1983, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) is a partnership of 15 Canadian church-based agencies working to end hunger in developing countries by:

  • increasing and deepening the involvement of Canadians in efforts to end hunger
  • supporting partnerships and activities to reduce hunger on both an immediate and sustainable basis
  • influencing changes in public policies necessary to end hunger.

The Anglican Church of Canada, through The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), became a member of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in June 2007.  Members are eligible to nominate two volunteer representatives to serve on the Board of Directors of CFGB.  The pattern with CFGB is for members to assign a staff member and an appropriate representative from its constituency.  PWRDF has assigned a staff member to fill one of the Anglican CFGB Board positions.  The Anglican Church of Canada is seeking to fill the second position on the CFGB Board from among Anglicans in Canada.

2.  Tasks of the Anglican Representative to the CFGB Board

1.    Represent the Anglican Church of Canada and The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund on the CFGB Board and thus:
(i)    attend a CFGB orientation session
(ii)    attend a PWRDF orientation session
(iii)    contribute towards effective governance of the CFGB
(iv)    attend meetings of the CFGB Board of Directors
(v)    participate in relevant CFGB consultations
(vi)    be a resource person in the Anglican Church of Canada and wider community on issues of ending hunger, food aid, food security and food justice
(vii)    connect with  the other Anglican Church of Canada representative to the CFGB Board
(viii)    connect with PWRDF staff on matters related to CFGB and PWRDF food programming and the CFGB membership as appropriate
(ix)    report to PWRDF through the Executive Director following each CFGB Board meeting
(x)    adhere to and be a signatory to the Sexual Misconduct Policy of the Anglican Church of Canada and PWRDF, and
(xi)    evaluate the CFGB Board experience in a report to the PWRDF Executive Director at the end of the term.

3.  Meetings

1. Attend the CFGB Board of Directors meetings twice a year.  The Board of Directors generally meet over two full days.  At times, one-day pre or post Board meetings or workshops are organized for Board, CFGB staff and staff members from the member agencies.
2. Meetings are usually held in Winnipeg, Manitoba each June (Third Wednesday, third Thursday) and December (First Wednesday and first Thursday).
3. New Board members are expected to attend a one-day orientation session that is organized by the CFGB.  Each Board member will receive a Board Handbook.
4. From time to time, ad hoc committees and task groups will be struck by the CFGB Board and the Directors will be assigned to them after consultation.
5. Dockets for Board meetings will be sent out to Directors by the CFGB staff at least two weeks before a Board meeting. Board of Directors are expected to review all docket materials in order to effectively participate and contribute to the meetings.
6. Expenses for travel, accommodation and food for the Board members while attending CFGB related meetings or undertaking CFGB tasks will be paid by/reimbursed by CFGB.
4.  Skills, Experience, Interest and Commitment

1. In the interest of promoting gender balance, a woman and a man will be chosen for the two Anglican positions on the CFGB Board.  PWRDF has assigned a male staff member to the CFGB Board and thus a woman is sought to fill the other Anglican representative role to the CFGB Board
2. Experience in farming or agriculture is required
3. Knowledge of food policies is highly beneficial
4. Basic understanding of PWRDF ethos and international development and relief programs
5. Support of PWRDF understanding and praxis of partnership
6. Commitment to PWRDF’s strengthening and growth as detailed in the 2007-2010 PWRDF strategic plan
7. Commitment to PWRDF’s strategic goals related to the Anglican Church of Canada membership in CFGB
8. Knowledgeable about and commitment to the issues of hunger, food aid, food security and food justice
9. Board and governance experience is a benefit
10. Ecumenical skills
11. Good communication skills.

5.  Appointment

The Anglican appointments to the CFGB Board of Directors will be made by the PWRDF Executive Director in consultation with the President and the Chair of the PWRDF Nominating Committee.

6.  Accountability

The representative is accountable to the Anglican Church of Canada through the PWRDF Board of Directors.  The representative will submit a written report to the PWRDF Executive Director after each CFGB Board meeting.

7.  Length of term

The Anglican representative to the CFGB Board will serve a three-year term.  The first Board meeting of the term is June 2008 and the final meeting is currently scheduled for December 2010.

8.  Evaluation

The Anglican representative to the CFGB Board will present a report to the PWRDF Executive Director evaluating her/his experience and role on the CFGB Board including recommendations by January 31, 2011.

9.  For more information

For more information please visit:
The Anglican Church of Canada
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund Canadian Foodgrains Bank

For more information on this volunteer ministry role contact:
Christine Hills
PWRDF
416 924 9199 ext. 325 or e-mail.

10.  Nominations

Nominations for the volunteer ministry role of Anglican Representative to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Board of Directors should be sent to the attention of
Cheryl Curtis, PWRDF Executive Director,
c/o Christine HillsThe Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund,
The Anglican Church of Canada,
80 Hayden Street,
Toronto, Ontario, M4Y3G2.

Nominations deadline: Friday, April 4, 2008. 
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APPENDIX A:  Rights and Responsibilities of  Member Agencies

Rights of the CFGB Member Agencies

Member agencies have the right to:
1.    Participate equally with all other members in determining the mandate, priorities, direction, policies and activities of Canadian Foodgrains Bank
2.    Select two Board of Directors members to represent their interests at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Board meetings and other decision-making forums
3.    Utilize any of the services provided by Canadian Foodgrains Bank in accordance with Board-determined fee structures and policies
4.    Receive designated grain and cash donations into their equity accounts
5.    Request additional resources from the general and reserve accounts of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
6.    Fully program all resources in their equity accounts in accordance with the Board’s philosophy/principles and operating policies
7.    Regularly receive all pertinent financial and operational information concerning the activity of their individual accounts, and the membership as a whole
8.    Participate in monitoring/evaluation missions, inter-member delegations and other joint programs organized by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

Responsibilities of the CFGB Member Agencies

Member agencies have a responsibility to:
1.    Be in essential agreement with the Mission, Vision, Core Values and Operating Principles of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
2.    Appoint two Board of Directors members qualified to participate in directing the affairs and programs of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
3.    Work with the Resources Group to encourage their constituency’s participation in resource mobilization, education and advocacy activities of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
4.    Respect the constituencies of other members when engaging in Canadian Foodgrains Bank related promotion and fund raising
5.    Assume primary responsibility for project management — needs assessment, project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
6.    Utilize the food procurement and shipping services of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, wherever feasible, in their food programming, whether funded from their equity accounts or from other sources
7.    Actively manage their equity accounts in programming their resources directly and/or indirectly in support of other members, in keeping with the intention of the donors
8.    Pay the annual administrative levy as determined by the Board
9.    Fully support and participate in the development and implementation of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank planning, including member-identified responsibilities.

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