The City of Grande Prairie in partnership with the Alberta Culture and Tourism Board Development Program (BDP) are proud to host a community session of Introduction to Board Governance: Understanding Your Roles and Responsibilities on Saturday, March 7.

The workshop takes place from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. in the Al Robertson Boardroom in Centre 2000 (11330 106 St.) and includes a lunch. Registration is $25 per participant.

Topics covered in the workshop include:

• Understanding one’s legal landscape and legal responsibilities
• Concepts of governance and understanding the roles and responsibilities of board members
• Liability and risk management and the link to policy development
• An overview of organizational planning and financial responsibilities
• Building a strong team and effective relationships
• Effective meetings and making the most of committees
• Creating an effective structure to ensure work gets done

The workshop is designed for board members of registered non-profit societies wanting to learn more about their role, enhance their skills, and work more effectively as a board member.

Limited space is available, so it is requested that no more than two board members per organization attend.

Registration can be completed online or by calling 780-532-5790.