HBSPCA Committees
The HBSPCA Board of Directors and staff work with several committees to discuss and plan for the future of the organization.
Members of the HBSPCA and community members are welcome to serve on some committees, while others are for Directors of the organization only.
Applying for HBSPCA Committees:
HBSPCA committees are made up with a combination of Directors, staff, members of the HBSPCA and community members, chosen by their skills, experience and overall suitability for specific committees. Committee terms are generally two years and meeting schedules range from quarterly to monthly.
Those wishing to apply for an HBSPCA committee are asked to forward their application for review by HBSPCA staff and the Chair of the appropriate committee. You may then be contacted for an interview with the Chair of the committee and HBSPCA staff.
Because there are limited spaces on each committee, seats are not guaranteed following application.
Successful candidates will be notified of the meeting schedule. The HBSPCA will keep all suitable applications on file for review when seats on committee become available.
To apply for an HBSPCA Committee, please click on the link below:
HBSPCA Committee Application Form (536.9 KB)
Types of HBSPCA Committees:
- Goverance: Review governance issues within the HBSPCA Board of Directors. Final decisions on topics discussed are made by the Board of Directors and Board Chair.
- Operating: Review operating issues within the shelter. Final decisions on topics discussed are made by HBSPCA staff and CEO.
- Standing: Meets on a regular basis.
- Ad hoc: Meets when issues arise for the committee to discuss.
Overview of HBSPCA Committees
- Finance Committee: Reviews the financial affairs of the HBSPCA, including investments, audits, etc. Members of the HBSPCA or community with appropriate financial experience may sit on this committee.
- Board Development Committee: Reviews the development and performance of the Board of Directors. This committee is for Directors of the HBSPCA only.
- Nominating Sub-Committee: Recommends candidates for the HBSPCA Board of Directors. Sub-committee of the Board Development Committee.This committee is for Directors of the HBSPCA only.
- Policy Sub-Committee: Reviews governance policies for the Board of Directors. Sub-committee of the Board Development Committee.This committee is for Directors of the HBSPCA only.
- By-Law Review Sub-Committee: Reviews and makes recommendations for the 2002 By-Laws of the HBSPCA. Sub-committee of the Board Development Committee. Members of the HBSPCA or community with appropriate by-law or legal experience may sit on this committee.
- Shelter Committee: Reviews issues facing the shelter, including property, maintenence and animal care and makes recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors. Members of the HBSPCA or community with appropriate experience may sit on this committee.
- Communications Committee: Discusses and reviews the communications strategy and branding of the organization and makes recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors. Members of the HBSPCA or community with appropriate communications experience may sit on this committee.
- 125th Anniversity Committee: A sub-committee of Communications, supported by the Fundraising Committee, this committee will discuss and develop celebrations and appeals to promote the organization throughout the 125th anniversary year (2012). The committee will consist of the Communications Coordinator, Director of Development, CEO, HBSPCA staff and volunteers and members of the organization and community with appropriate experience.
- Fundraising Committee: Discusses and reviews fundraising strategy of the organization and makes recommendations to the Director of Development, CEO and Board of Directors. Members of the HBSPCA or community with appropriate experience may sit on this committee.
- Humane Education Committee: Discusses and reviews the organization's humane education strategy and makes recommendations to the Manager of Humane Education, CEO and Board of Directors. Members of the HBSPCA or community with appropriate experience may sit on this committee.
For in-depth descriptions of HBSPCA committees, please click on the link below:
