​BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NLS is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who live in, work in or have a substantial attachment to the catchment area served by the clinic. The Board is composed of a maximum of twelve (12) elected members. The Board strives to be representative of the community and to include persons drawn from NLS's client constituency.  ​

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Responsibilities of a Board Member

• Serve in a volunteer capacity without remuneration or profit.
• Be actively involved on one or more Board committees in addition to attending monthly Board meetings.
• Have a commitment to and understand of the purpose, policies and programs of the Clinic.
• Be aware of changing community trends and client needs. Represent the clinic in the community.
• Work cooperatively within a group.

**we have vacancies on our board!**

​apply by october 17th in preparation for our annual general meeting on november 17, 2021

In order to stand for election to the Board of Directors, a candidate must first complete the Board Candidate Application Form (emailed to our Office Manager Geri Thompson) and be interviewed by the Governance Committee of the Board. Candidacy to the Board may be subject to the approval of the sitting Board Members. 

A member of the Board of Directors must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and ideally have been a Member of the clinic for at least 3 months (see NLS Membership for details) but this requirement can be waived. A Board Member cannot be a current client of the legal clinic.  

We welcome nominations from all members of our community, particularly if you are involved and/or interested in social justice, or possess experience in community organizing, financial management, or human resources.

We particularly encourage nominations from women, BIPOC persons, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons, and/or other members of historically disadvantaged communities.