The Calgary Chamber invites current members in good standing to apply to become a Member at Large for a two-year term on one of two Board Committees:
- Finance, Audit, Investment and Risk Committee (“FAIR”) – one available seat
- Nominating Sub-Committee – two available seats
The Calgary Chamber embraces inclusivity and diversity as key success factors for the Board and its Committees. It is the Calgary Chamber’s intention to have a balanced and diverse Board of Directors and Committees representative of Calgary’s business community.
As a Member at Large, you play a role in supporting the Board through your participation on a Committee due to the specialized knowledge and in-depth professional expertise you bring that complements the committees’ mandates, which are:
The FAIR Committee is responsible for providing oversight and guidance on the organization’s financial affairs. Its mandate is to:
- Exercise fiduciary responsibility for the stewardship and oversight of the Chamber’s investment funds.
- Provide oversight and guidance on financial management and reporting.
- Assist management in identifying and prioritizing key business and financial risks.
- Recommend to the Board the appointment of external auditors and oversee the audit process.
The Nominating Sub-Committee reports to the Governance & Human Resources (“GHR”) Committee and is responsible for supporting the nomination process of new Board Directors. Its mandate is to:
- Review applications for the Board of Directors using the criteria and guidelines endorsed by the Board and GHR Committee.
- Recommend a slate of applicants to be presented to members for election to open Nominated Board Director positions.
- Support a fair, transparent, and inclusive nomination process.
Member at Large selection is a competitive process, and applications will be accepted between September 16 and October 1, 2025. Members may only apply to one committee. To apply, please complete this form no later than October 1, 2025, at 5:00 pm MDT.
The selection process for Members at Large will include meetings with Board members and Management, including an orientation and the potential to observe a Committee meeting.
