NOTICE OF ELECTION
SOAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2023-2025
This notice of election is being distributed to all SOAR Members pursuant to SOAR’s bylaw. SOAR invites its current members (must be eligible as at October 25, 2023) who are Chairs, Full-time adjudicators, Part-time adjudicators and Staff of Ontario adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions to consider serving on SOAR’s Board of Directors.
As a Director, you will govern and support SOAR and its activities through the development and monitoring of the strategic plan, committee work, education and training, financial operations and other related activities. The time commitment includes attendance at Board meetings, active participation on SOAR’s Committees and a willingness to contribute to SOAR’s mandate of advancing administrative justice through education, advocacy and innovation. Directors will have an opportunity to work and network with colleagues and make a contribution to your professional association and the community. Each SOAR Director term is 2 years with a maximum of 6 continuous years on the Board, inclusive of all positions.
On December 12, 2023, SOAR will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in person, at the Arts and Letters Club. At that meeting, the results of the 2023-2025 Board of Directors Elections will be announced.
Please note the following important election dates:
| September 29, 2023 | Distribution of Notice of Election |
| November 6, 2023 | Nominations open |
| November 20, 2023 | Nominations close, 5pm |
| December 1, 2023 | Online Elections, if required (online ballot, instructions emailed to SOAR Members) |
| December 7, 2023 | Elections close |
| December 12, 2023 | 2023-2025 Directors announced at the Annual General Meeting |
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact:
Daphne Simon
SOAR Executive Director
Tel. (416) 623-7454
