CMAAC EXECUTIVE ROLES DEFINED

VICE PRESIDENT, EXTERNAL RELATIONS CHINESE

The Vice President for External Relations (Chinese & English) covers a broad range of functions for CMAAC. These include media relations, fund raising, marketing, public relations, advocacy, outreach to insurance companies and government relations. This position is responsible for maintaining good relationships between the executive team and groups outside of CMAAC at a national and international level

• Duties Include:– to build and foster relationships between the executive team of CMAAC and groups outside of CMAAC such as World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies, insurance companies, government relations, and various health communities
  – to enhance public awareness of TCM and acupuncture
  – to work with the executive team to develop CMAAC’s legislative priorities
  – to connect groups with CMAAC for fund raising tasks
  – to connect groups with communication and marketing tasks

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EVERY DIRECTOR

Every Director shall:

• be loyal to the Corporation;
• adhere to the Corporation’s mission, vision and values (attach)
• exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office honestly, in good faith and in the best interest of the Corporation; and
• exercise the degree of care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances.
• In contributing to the achievement of the responsibilities of the Board as a whole, each Director shall:
• adhere to the Corporation’s mission, vision and values;
• work positively, co-operatively and respectfully as a member of the team with other Directors and with the Corporation’s management and staff;
• respect and abide by Board decisions;
• complete the necessary background preparation in order to participate effectively in meetings of the Board and its committees;
• keep informed about, matters relating to the Corporation, the community served, and other health care services provided in the region;
• participate in the annual evaluation of overall Board effectiveness; and
• represent the Board, when requested.