NOTICE OF 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 5:00 pm
701 11 Street SW, Calgary, AB
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Declaration of Quorum
3. Minutes of the November 2, 2022 Annual General Meeting
4. Report from the Board Chair
5. Report from the CEO
6. Presentation of Audited Financial Statements for 2022
7. Election of Directors
8. Appointment of Auditors
9. Other Business that may be properly brought before the meeting
10. Termination
Should you wish to appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf, you may do so by completing a proxy ballot found here and submitting it to Board Chair Peter Tertzakian via email agm@contemporarycalgary.com by 5 pm on October 17, 2023.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Starting today, September 13, 2023, applications will be accepted for service on the 2023/2024 Contemporary Calgary Arts Society Board of Directors. More information about the nomination process, candidate qualifications, and roles and responsibilities can be found below.
The election of the Board takes place during the Annual General Meeting on October 18, 2023. In order to participate in and vote at the AGM, members must have an active membership by September 20, 2023.
The Governance, HR & Nominating Committee appreciates your participation in nominating energetic individuals who are qualified to assume a leadership role on the Board of Directors of Contemporary Calgary. Please note these are volunteer positions.
Nomination Process
Five (5) directors will be elected to a two-year term on October 18, 2023, joining twelve (12) directors currently midway through their term.
If three or more candidates apply, the Board will select the nominees for election by the membership. If less than three candidates apply, the membership may consider nominations from the floor of the meeting.
Please submit applications to: nominations@contemporarycalgary.com
We request a brief biography and CV with the application.
Applications must be received by September 20, 2023 at 9:00 am. Late submission will not be accepted.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, candidates must be:
a member of Contemporary Calgary by September 20, 2023 - To become a member click here and follow the prompts to purchase an individual, dual or family membership. For any questions please email info@contemporarycalgary.com
at least 18 years old
nominated by two (2) fellow members of the society
We seek Directors who reflect the diversity of Calgary, who are passionate about the arts, and who have leadership in the following areas: fundraising; governance; project management; strategic planning; equity and inclusion; art education, history, pedagogy or practice; and communications.
Ideal candidates will share a passion to achieve Contemporary Calgary’s vision, be able to meet the time commitments of serving as a Director, provide stewardship of the organization and contribute to community engagement and fundraising.
Contemporary Calgary is dedicated to building capacity for equity, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility. Candidates with questions or specific needs are encouraged to be in touch by emailing nominations@contemporarycalgary.com.
Roles and Responsibilities
The elected Board determines who will serve as Officers of the Society and who will serve on Board committees, which include: Finance & Audit; Governance, HR & Nominating; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility; Fundraising and Development; Building and Capital Projects; and Government Relations
Directors are expected to attend 6 Board meetings per year and must serve on at least one committee of the board.