Our Board governs our strategic direction and ensures that Kawartha is managed effectively. Special committees fulfill certain duties of the Board, and one of these is the Nominating and Human Resources Committee. It is the Committee’s responsibility to recruit candidates (or nominees) to ensure that Kawartha has qualified governance of our Credit Union. The Nominating and Human Resources Committee verifies that each nominee has the competencies required to be a Director, including audit & compliance oversight, Board & CEO performance, credit union operations, financial literacy, governance & ethics, leadership, regulatory environment, risk management oversight, and strategic planning.
The role of a credit union Director in today's environment is demanding and complex. Stakeholders (including regulators) require more from Directors than in the past, and consequently the Director's role is both rewarding and challenging.
Directors of Kawartha Credit Union are required to have a broad range of knowledge, depth of experience and support the values and focus of the organization.
Kawartha has nine Director positions and will have three vacancies for the 2025 election. Candidates must be equipped with the qualifications outlined in the Information Package for Nominees. There is particular interest in qualified candidates with expertise in the regulatory environment, risk management and strategic planning.
After completing a detailed process, the Nominating and Human Resources Committee recommends four nominees. Their respective biographies and recorded speeches are now available to be viewed in preparation for the election which commences on January 20, 2025.
The candidates listed below have been recommended by the Nominating Committee and have the necessary experience, expertise and qualifications to serve on the Board. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Click on the candidate name to view their bio and recorded speech.
Each year we ask our membership to elect candidates to our Board of Directors. As a member and owner of Kawartha Credit Union, you have a say and a voting privilege. In our 2025 election, we have three positions on our Board of Directors, each for three-year terms.
Voting will be primarily conducted through online banking (including mobile app and mobile web) between 9:30 a.m. on January 20 and 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2025. Members must be registered for online banking prior to January 15, 2025 to participate in online voting.
Members may also vote in Kawartha Credit Union branches. Please speak to a member of branch staff for more information.
Corporations, unincorporated associations or business partnerships may vote by Proxy. A Proxy must be signed by an authorized signing officer. The proxy must designate who is authorized to vote (that person may be different from the authorized signing authority). The person designated as proxy may also vote on their personal account. Proxy = 1 vote.
Completed proxy forms must be mailed by 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2025 to:
BDO Canada LLP
60 Columbia Way, Suite 300
Markham, Ontario L3R 0C9
For more information, please see the Board of Directors Election Process.
Successful candidates will be announced on our website and at our Annual General Meeting. All nominees will be notified of the results prior to the Annual General Meeting.
