THECIS Governance Structure

Incorporated: June 15th 2001 under section 9 of the Alberta Companies Act [Not for profit section] as a company limited by guarantee.

The Members play a role analogous to shareholders in a for profit company. They represent the broadest constituency for THECIS activities. The Articles of Association limit the number of members to 50. An Annual general meeting must be held at least every 16 months; a quorum is 50% of the members. Members are appointed by a simple majority vote of the members. The major responsibility of the members is: to elect Directors; to appoint auditors; to fix remuneration of auditors.

The Directors provide governance to the organization, represent THECIS to the community and accept the ultimate legal authority and fiduciary responsibility for THEICS. Directors serve a one year term that may be renewed. The Articles state there should be 3 – 20 Directors. The composition of the Board is determined by the Articles of Association so as to ensure participation from business, government and university. The Chair must be from industry.

The position has primary leadership responsibility for establishing THECIS as a significant player in Alberta and western Canada as it evolves from a volunteer to a professional organization.

THECIS Associates carry out the work of THECIS. They include: THECIS Fellows; Executive Secretary, comptroller; Conference Planner; Accountant, Newsletter/Blog Editor; etc.