1. Chair all National Board meetings.
2. Chair all Executive Committee and Priorities and Planning Committee meetings.
3. Supervise fmi*igf National office staff.
4. Exercise financial signing authorities.
5. Represent the fmi*igf to outside organizations.
6. Oversee the functioning of overall activities of the fmi*igf National.
7. Participate as an ex-officio member of all committees and working groups.

Key Competencies

• excellent communication skills
• leadership skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• negotiation / conflict management skills

Selection Criteria

• experience at fmi*igf National level (national Board or national event)
• alternate between Ottawa and the other regions
• Vice President normally becomes President the following year
  

Term

• one year

1. Chair the National / Chapters Working Group.
   
2. Assist the President whenever required.
3. Replace the President in his absence and exercise any delegated authorities.
4. Participate in all National Board, Executive Committee and Priorities and Planning Committee meetings.
5. Represent the fmi*igf to outside organizations.
6. Manage the chapter investment fund and approve all disbursements from the fund.
7. Exercise financial signing authorities.
8. Chair the Directors Nomination Committee.

Key Competencies

• excellent communication skills
• leadership skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• negotiation / conflict management skills
  

1. Participate in all National Board and Executive Committee meetings.
   
2. Exercise financial signing authorities.
3. In collaboration with office staff, prepare the annual budget for presentation to the Board.
4. Maintain the financial management policy.
5. Present periodic financial reports and budget forecasts.
6. Oversee the preparation of the annual financial statements.
7. Ensure that corporate records are maintained.
8. Ensure that reports to government agencies are prepared, approved and submitted on a timely basis (e.g. GST, source deductions, corporate filings, etc…).
9. Provide official notification of meetings to the Board and/or members as per the requirements stated in the by-laws.
10. Review and approve meeting minutes for distribution.
11. Assist the President in the preparation of meeting agenda.

Key Competencies

• ability to use Excel spreadsheets
  
• knowledge of GAAP
• editing skills to review and correct minutes

Selection Criteria

• n/a
  

Term

• two years

1. Participate in all National Board, Executive Committee and Priorities and Planning Committee meetings.
   
2. Chair the Vice President Nomination Committee.
3. Chair the Alan G. Ross Award Committee.
4. Provide advice and guidance to the President and Vice President.
5. Exercise financial signing authority.
6. Represent the fmi*igf to outside organizations.
7. Chair meetings of the Board of Governors.
8. Ensure the transfer of corporate knowledge to new Board members.

Key Competencies

• excellent communication skills
• leadership skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• negotiation / conflict management skills

Selection Criteria

• President normally becomes Past President the following year

Term

• one year

1. Participate in all National Board and Executive Committee meetings.
2. Supervise the marketing contractor.
   
3. Review and approve sponsorship and advertising pricing grids.
4. Represent the fmi*igf to sponsors and exhibitors and ensure their concerns are addressed.
5. Coordinate the acquisition of promotional material for national distribution.
6. Periodically update the fmi*igf National brochure.
7. Coordinate the web site content management.
8. Coordinate fmi*igf advertising activities.
9. Coordinate fmi*igf National booths and promotional activities.

Key Competencies

• communication skills
• creativity
  
• ability to manage marketing contractor
• public relations skills
  

Selection Criteria

• n/a

Term

• two years
  

1. Participate in all National Board and Executive Committee meetings.
2. Negotiate and manage partnership agreements with other organizations.
3. Maintain on-going communication with other organizations of interest having similar objectives.
4. Promote the fmi*igf to other organizations of interest having similar objectives.
5. Promote fmi*igf events to other organizations of interest having similar objectives.
6. Collect information on best practices from other organizations and share them with the Board of directors.

1. Plan and coordinate the timely production of the fmi*igf Journal.
2. Chair the fmi*igf Journal editorial board meetings.
3. Represent the fmi*igf Journal on the Board of Directors.
4. Participate in all National Board meetings.

Key Competencies

• excellent writing skills
• editing skills
• time management and coordination skills
• bilingualism (an asset)
  

Selection Criteria

• n/a
  

Term

• one year

1. Assist in the planning and coordination of the timely production of the fmi*igf Journal.
2. Participate in the fmi*igf Journal editorial board meetings.
3. As required, replace the fmi*igf Journal Editor at the National Board meetings.

Key Competencies

• excellent writing skills
• editing skills
• time management and coordination skills
• bilingualism (an asset)
  

Selection Criteria

• n/a

Term

• one year
  

1. Communicate regularly with chapters by such means as e-mails, quarterly teleconference calls or visits to chapters, etc. to maintain awareness of the activities and status of the chapters and to ensure that chapter reports are submitted in a timely manner.
2. Facilitate communication between chapters in their respective areas through methods such as arranging best practices events and meetings of the Boards of Directors of local chapters, etc.
3. Provide advice and assistance to chapters on such matters as their program of events, membership practices, obtaining senior management endorsement, strategic planning and succession planning for the chapters’ Board of Directors.
4. Assist in developing and organizing Speaker Tours to the chapters in their respective areas.
5. Identify, coordinate and facilitate opportunities for new chapters and/or new growth in their respective areas.
6. Support and assist chapters in the preparation of a proposal to host a Public Sector Management Workshop (PSMW) and in the organization of a PSMW after a chapter has been selected as the host.
7. Solicit applications and assist in the preparation of the applications for grants from the Chapter Investment Fund.
8. Represent the aggregate interests of the chapters to the Board of Directors of fmi*igf National, including the Executive, through the fmi*igf National Vice-President.
9. Report related decisions and activities of the fmi*igf National Board of Directors to the chapters and support implementation as appropriate.
10. Make recommendations to the Vice-President of fmi*igf National on chapters’ requests for grants from Chapter Investment Fund.
11. Present an annual budget request and work plan to the Vice-President of fmi*igf National, as part of the budget process prior to the beginning of the fiscal year, and submit accountability reports at each full meeting of the fmi*igf National Board of Directors.
12. Participate in National Board meetings, in the National / Chapters Working Group and from time to time in other committees or working groups.
    

Key Competencies

• effective communication skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• team building
• initiative
• experience at fmi*igf National or fmi*igf chapter level
• bilingualism (mandatory)

Selection Criteria

• must be an fmi*igf member in one of the chapters covered by his area of responsibility
• knowledge of the region

Term

• two years
  

1. Communicate regularly with chapters by such means as e-mails, quarterly teleconference calls or visits to chapters, etc. to maintain awareness of the activities and status of the chapters and to ensure that chapter reports are submitted in a timely manner.
2. Facilitate communication between chapters in their respective areas through methods such as arranging best practices events and meetings of the Boards of Directors of local chapters, etc.
3. Provide advice and assistance to chapters on such matters as their program of events, membership practices, obtaining senior management endorsement, strategic planning and succession planning for the chapters’ Board of Directors.
4. Assist in developing and organizing Speaker Tours to the chapters in their respective areas.
5. Identify, coordinate and facilitate opportunities for new chapters and/or new growth in their respective areas.
6. Support and assist chapters in the preparation of a proposal to host a Public Sector Management Workshop (PSMW) and in the organization of a PSMW after a chapter has been selected as the host.
7. Solicit applications and assist in the preparation of the applications for grants from the Chapter Investment Fund.
8. Represent the aggregate interests of the chapters to the Board of Directors of fmi*igf National, including the Executive, through the fmi*igf National Vice-President.
9. Report related decisions and activities of the fmi*igf National Board of Directors to the chapters and support implementation as appropriate.
10. Make recommendations to the Vice-President of fmi*igf National on chapters’ requests for grants from Chapter Investment Fund.
11. Present an annual budget request and work plan to the Vice-President of fmi*igf National, as part of the budget process prior to the beginning of the fiscal year, and submit accountability reports at each full meeting of the fmi*igf National Board of Directors.
12. Participate in National Board meetings, in the National / Chapters Working Group and from time to time in other committees or working groups.
    

Key Competencies

• effective communication skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• team building
• initiative
• experience at fmi*igf National or fmi*igf chapter level
• bilingualism (an asset)

Selection Criteria

• must be an fmi*igf member in one of the chapters covered by his area of responsibility
• knowledge of the region

Term

• two years

1. Communicate regularly with chapters by such means as e-mails, quarterly teleconference calls or visits to chapters, etc. to maintain awareness of the activities and status of the chapters and to ensure that chapter reports are submitted in a timely manner.
2. Facilitate communication between chapters in their respective areas through methods such as arranging best practices events and meetings of the Boards of Directors of local chapters, etc.
3. Provide advice and assistance to chapters on such matters as their program of events, membership practices, obtaining senior management endorsement, strategic planning and succession planning for the chapters’ Board of Directors.
4. Assist in developing and organizing Speaker Tours to the chapters in their respective areas.
5. Identify, coordinate and facilitate opportunities for new chapters and/or new growth in their respective areas.
6. Support and assist chapters in the preparation of a proposal to host a Public Sector Management Workshop (PSMW) and in the organization of a PSMW after a chapter has been selected as the host.
7. Solicit applications and assist in the preparation of the applications for grants from the Chapter Investment Fund.
8. Represent the aggregate interests of the chapters to the Board of Directors of fmi*igf National, including the Executive, through the fmi*igf National Vice-President.
9. Report related decisions and activities of the fmi*igf National Board of Directors to the chapters and support implementation as appropriate.
10. Make recommendations to the Vice-President of fmi*igf National on chapters’ requests for grants from Chapter Investment Fund.
11. Present an annual budget request and work plan to the Vice-President of fmi*igf National, as part of the budget process prior to the beginning of the fiscal year, and submit accountability reports at each full meeting of the fmi*igf National Board of Directors.
12. Participate in National Board meetings, in the National / Chapters Working Group and from time to time in other committees or working groups.
    

Key Competencies

• effective communication skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• team building
• initiative
• experience at fmi*igf National or fmi*igf chapter level

Selection Criteria

• must be an fmi*igf member in one of the chapters covered by his area of responsibility
• knowledge of the region

Term

• two years

1. Chair the PD Week organizing committee meetings.
2. Preside over the PD Week activities and ensure the proper functioning of all events.
3. Lead the development of the PD Week program.
4. Develop a budget for the event.
5. Exercise financial authority over all revenues and expenses for the event.
6. Provide accountability reports to the National Board of directors on a periodic basis and upon request from the President.
7. Represent PD Week on the National Board of directors.
8. Participate in all National Board meetings.

Key Competencies

• communication skills
• leadership skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• creativity
  
• time management and organization skills
• bilingualism (as an asset)
  

Selection Criteria

• must be a member of the Capital chapter

Term

• one year

1. Replace the Chair of the PD Week organizing committee whenever required.
2. Preside over the PD Week activities and ensure the proper functioning of all events.
3. Assist in the development of the PD Week program.
4. Assist in the development of a budget for the event.
5. Exercise financial authority over all revenues and expenses for the event.
6. As required, replace the Chair of the PD Week organizing committee at meetings of the National Board.

Key Competencies

• excellent communication skills
• leadership skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• creativity
• time management and organization skills
• bilingualism (as an asset)
  
  

Selection Criteria

• must be a member of the Capital chapter

Term

• one year

1. Chair the PSMW organizing committee meetings.
   
2. Preside over the PSMW activities and ensure the proper functioning of all events.
   
3. Lead the development of the PSMW program.
   
4. Develop a budget for the event.
   
5. Exercise financial authority over all revenues and expenses for the event.
   
6. Provide accountability reports to the local Chapter Board of directors on a periodic basis and upon request from the Chapter President.
   
7. Represent PSMW on the National Board of directors.
   
8. Participate in all National Board meetings.

Key Competencies

• communication skills
• leadership skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• creativity
• time management and organization skills
  

Selection Criteria

• must be a member of the local chapter hosting the PSMW

Term

• one year

1. Replace the Local Chair of the PSMW organizing committee whenever required.
2. Preside over the PSMW activities and ensure the proper functioning of all events.
   
3. Assist in the development of the PSMW program.
   
4. Assist in the development of a budget for the event.
   
5. Assist in identifying national speakers for PSMW.
   
6. As required, replace the PSMW Local Chair at meetings of the National Board.
   
7. As the official representative of the fmi*igf National, ensure compliance of the PSMW organizing committee to fmi*igf National policies.
8. Provide accountability reports to the National Board of directors on a periodic basis and upon request from the National President. 

Key Competencies

• communication skills
• leadership skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• creativity
• time management and organization skills
• bilingualism (as an asset)
  

Selection Criteria

• should be well connected to senior people within the federal public service

Term

• one year

1. Participate in all National Board meetings.
2. Participate in National committees and working groups.
3. Represent the interests of his/her chapter at the National level.
4. Provide chapter accountability reports to the fmi*igf National on a timely basis.
5. Share information and best practices.
   
6. Ensure that updated membership lists and National membership fees are submitted to the fmi*igf National office on a timely basis.

Key Competencies

• excellent communication skills
• leadership skills
• active listening skills
• analytical and problem solving skills

Selection Criteria

• elected by chapter members through a general meeting

Term

• one year

1. Member of the Board of Directors.
   
2. Participate in all National Board and Executive Committee meetings when requested.
   
3. Develop strategy to increase penetration into financial manager market at all levels of government in all areas of the country.
4. Assist and advise Chapter Board of Directors on approaches to grow Chapter membership and participation.

1. Negotiate and manage partnership agreements with other organizations.
2. Maintain on-going communication with other organizations of interest having similar objectives.
3. Promote the fmi*igf to other organizations of interest having similar objectives.
4. Collect information on best practices from other organizations and share them with the Board of directors.
5. Assist with implementation of the Affiliates Advisory Group;
6. Assist in the logistics and evaluation of the Business Case Writing Competition (with Carleton University).
7. Ensure that the Partners and Affiliates pages on the website provide meaningful and valuable information.

Key Competencies

Selection Criteria

• n/a

Term

• one year

1. Member of the Board of Directors.
2. Participate in all Board of Directors’ meetings and Executive Committee meetings when requested.
3. Develop costed action plan for 2010-11 fmi*igf anniversary celebrations.
4. Develop, at both a national and chapter level, proposals for the 50th anniversary celebration events.
5. Investigate, in coordination with the Managing Director, potential sponsors for anniversary celebrations.
   

Key Competencies

• communications skills
• creativity
• public relations skills
• in-depth knowledge of mission and history of fmi*igf
• organizational skills
• experience in event coordination
  

Selection Criteria

• experience at the fmi*igf chapter and national level (national board or national event)
• knowledge fmi*igf structure and offerings at both a chapter and national level
  

Term

• two years

1. Normally responsible for a special project to be specifically defined by the President upon appointment of the Special Director.
2. Participate in all National Board meetings and various committees or working groups related to his/her mandate.

Key Competencies

• to be determined based upon the nature of the mandate

Selection Criteria

• to be determined based upon the nature of the mandate

Term

• one year