How We’re Governed
Earthen Vessel Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the Corporation’s Members, in accordance with the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. The Board sets strategic direction and provides financial and risk oversight, while day-to-day operations are led by the Founder & Director, who reports to the Board.
Board Composition
Our Board has between three and nine directors. Consistent with the requirements for soliciting corporations under the Act, at least two directors are independent of Corporation staff and management. Directors serve as volunteers and are not compensated for their role as directors.
Board Committees
- Finance & Audit Committee
- Program Committee
- Governance & Nominations Committee
Accountability and Financial Oversight
- Financial statements are reviewed regularly by the Treasurer and the Finance & Audit Committee
- An annual financial review or audit is conducted in accordance with the Act
- No part of the Corporation’s income or property is distributed to Members, directors, or officers, other than reasonable reimbursement of expenses or compensation for services rendered
- Upon dissolution, any remaining assets will be distributed to one or more registered charities with similar purposes, as required by the Income Tax Act (Canada)
Governance Policies
Earthen Vessel Foundation maintains, or is developing, a Conflict of Interest Policy, Financial Controls Policy, Whistleblower/Complaints Policy, Document Retention Policy, Privacy Policy, and Anti-Harassment & Safeguarding Policy, each approved by the Board of Directors.