The nomination process for SEVEN student members of the Board of Directors for Loyalist College Radio Incorporated is now open. This is the non-profit corporation that governs the operation of CJLX-FM (91X). Any student who will be a full-time student at Loyalist College in the fall of 2020 and is a Canadian citizen is eligible for nomination. Nomination forms are available at the offices of 91X, room 2N2L, Kente Building, Loyalist College. Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 6th, 2020 at 4:00PM.
Responsibilities & Duties of Board members:
Background
91X (CJLX-FM) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization. It’s not owned by the college, nor by any one individual. Instead, it is controlled by an independent Board of Directors.
This board consists of 12 regular members:
-7 are students elected each spring for a one-year term.
-2 faculty reps, who sit for two-year terms.
-3 reps from the community at large, appointed for three-year terms.
There are also 3 ex-officio (non-voting) members on the Board: the President of the college, the Dean of the School of Media Arts & Design and the 91X Station Manager.
Duties of the Board of Directors
The Board oversees the “business” end of running 91X and the corporation. This would include setting budgets, major policies, overseeing employees (such as station management and sales coordinator).
While most of the day-to-day business and operations are handled by station management, the Board has ultimate control on the direction the station takes, from a business stance. The station management reports to, and often receives direction from, the Board.
The Board usually holds seven meetings over the course of the academic year: April, September, October, November, January, February and March. The Board may call additional meetings if there is an important issue that needs attention.
Executive positions on the board
There are four executive positions on the 12-member board. At the first meeting for the new student members in April, the Board collectively determines who will serve as: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Here’s a brief description of each position:
President: Chairs each meeting. Charged with running the meetings in an efficient and orderly manner. The President has the authority to call additional meetings should they be required.
Vice-President: Assumes the above duties should the President not be able to fulfill his/her role because of absence. Can act as an assistant to the President for other duties the President may wish to delegate.
Secretary: Takes detailed minutes during each Board meeting, making sure to record all motions presented, who made the motion, who seconded, and the results of any vote. Also distributes minutes and agendas to Board members.
Treasurer: Presents updated financial statements at the Board meetings. While station management takes care of the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping, the Treasurer should have a good understanding of the corporation’s finances, including sources of revenue and expenditures. However, it’s not necessary to have extensive accounting skills to hold this position.
Board membership eligibility:
Student members of the Board must:
-be intending to return as a student at Loyalist College in the fall of 2020.
-be a Canadian citizen.
NOTE: ANY student of Loyalist College, who qualifies for the above, is able to seek membership on the Board.
Election Process:
There are two steps to becoming a Board member: Nomination and the Election.
Nominations open February 10, 2020, and will close at 4:00pm, Friday, March 6, 2020 During this time a Nomination form must be submitted to the station manager’s office. The form must be completely filled out, including the name and signatures of the person making the nomination, a seconder to that nomination, and your signature.
Should more than seven nominations be received by the nomination deadline, an election will take place Wednesday, March 11, 2020
On that day, a poll will be set up in the cafeteria or front foyer of the Kente Building likely between 10:00am and 3:00pm. ANY student of the college may vote (student number must be presented at the poll in order to vote).
The top seven candidates with the most votes will sit as the new student Board members.
Want more information?:
Seek out a current student member of the Board:
Sarah Cooke-President- (Journalism)
Ryan Peddigrew-Vice-President (Journalism)
Stephen Laroche-Treasurer (Business)
Ethan Cameron (Radio)
Chris Gaines (Radio)
Liam Radford (Journalism)
You can also talk to Station Manager Greg Schatzmann about the Board of Directors.
