How many seats are there?
There are a total of 12 seats on the Board. Half of all Board seats are designated for persons living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs), with the other half being open or "non-designated" seats i.e. may be occupied by PHAs or non-PHAs.
There are two representatives on the Board from each of the health regions of BC, broken down as follows:
- Northern Health region: one designated PHA seat; one open seat
- Interior Health region: one designated PHA seat; one open seat
- Fraser Health region: one designated PHA seat; one open seat
- Vancouver Health region: one designated PHA seat; one open seat
- Vancouver Island Health region: one designated PHA seat; one open seat
- Provincial Health Services region: one designated PHA seat; one open seat
How do people join the Board?
There are two ways in which a person can join the Board of Directors of PAN. The first is by successfully running for election at the PHA Forum and/or the AGM. Board terms are for two years.
The second is by being appointed by the sitting Board of Directors to fill a vacant seat. If appointed by the Board during the year, that person must then run for election at the next AGM.
In either case, any person interested in joining the Board must complete an application and also have the written endorsement of their PAN member organization/sponsoring agency.
To access a PDF of the Board application, please Click Here.
Persons interested in joining the Board of Directors of PAN are encouraged to complete an application, and forward it to the the Board Nominations Committee. The Board Nominations Committee is responsible for reviewing all applications and bringing their recommendations forward to the rest of the Board regarding appointments to vacant seats. The Board Nominations Committee also makes recommendations regarding which candidates the sitting Board wishes to endorse at any given Forum/AGM election.
While PAN does accept nominations from the floor at the PHA Forum and Annual General Meetings, we still require that all PAN delegates who are nominated from the floor complete an application and provide proof of endorsement from their PAN member organization/agency.
What are the qualifications the Board is seeking in potential applicants?
- Experienced in the field of HIV/AIDS
- Ideally minimum of two years experience working in the field
- Past Committee or Board work experience
- Able to look at the “big picture” and think strategically
- Dedication – in spirit – as well as the time and energy to commit to this volunteer experience
- Team player – knowing what you bring to the table and being open to what others bring as well
- Willingness to learn, get involved and stay engaged
What are the expectations of all Board members?
- Adhere to PAN’s Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. To see those documents, please Click Here (Code of Ethics) and Click Here (Code of Conduct)
- Attend monthly Board meetings (held via teleconference) – 90 minutes
- Attend (day long) in-person/face-to-face Board meetings – two times per year (typically coincides with PAN conferences)
- Committee work throughout the year: policy & governance, membership, PHA Leadership, finance, etc.
- Able to access email and reliable computer access
Why this volunteer opportunity?
Never has there been such an exciting time to step up this leadership opportunity! As we move forward as an organization our role and contribution is becoming ever more important at the table. Not only within PAN, but at a Provincial and National level we bring forward the voice of PHAs and allies from across BC. It is here and now that you as an individual can make a difference. If you think this is something that you could find rewarding, we encourage you to step forward.
If you have questions regarding this process, require further information or want to hear more about what being on the Board of Directors entails, you can reach the current members of the Board Selection Committee via email at board2010@pacificaidsnetwork.org.
