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​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.

board membership process

In order to stand for election to the Board of Directors, a candidate must first complete the Board Candidate Application Form (emailed to us at nlsstudent@lao.on.ca) 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. 
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