The Prince George Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for an informative workshop facilitated by John Noonan, titled "A Seminar in Board Governance, Robert's Rules of Order and Conducting Effective Meetings". During this one-day workshop for community/association leaders John Noonan, a Professional Registered Parliamentarian, focuses on the responsibilities of association members and the role of the board. This session will provide you with the confidence and skills to effectively lead a meeting and participate fully in your association.

Topics Covered in this Program:

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• The Members
• The Directors and Committee Members 
• The Executive Director and other Staff

• What is a board? What is a committee?
• Individual board members responsibilities
• Working together as a team in the boardroom
• Legal issues and liability
• Roles - officers, directors, staff

• Articles of Incorporation
• Constitution and Bylaws
• Robert's Rules of Order

• Order of business
• Reading and approval of minutes
• Processing reports for officers, board and committees
• Dealing with reports of the treasurer and the auditor
• Unfinished business
• Processing new business
• Rules of debate
• Decorum for the presiding officer

• Processing the main motion
• Amending the main motion
• Referring business to a committee
• Postponing business to a later time
• Close, limit or extend debate
• Tabling business
• The Privileged Motions 

A North Vancouver-based registered parliamentarian, professional speaker, trainer and meeting facilitator, John has helped build the confidence and skills of individuals and organizations for more than two decades. Specializing in professional associations and not-for-profit organizations, John works with groups or as an individual coach to help his clients achieve results through his professional approach and practical advice.

John Noonan is the President of the Parliamentarians Association of British Columbia, an Internationally Accredited Speaker, and a former President of Toastmasters International. As a Certified General Accountant, John’s skills and competency were honed over 24 years with Canada’s Business Development Bank. His responsibilities there included National Director, Business Training and Director, Management Services. In 2011, John became a  member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and is a recent graduate of the Governance Essentials Program for Not-For-Profit Organizations.