SOAR invites its current members (eligible as at October 21, 2025) 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. This notice of election is being distributed to all SOAR Members pursuant to SOAR’s bylaw.

As a Director, you will govern and support SOAR and its activities through committee work, education and training initiatives, overseeing financial operations and implementation of the strategic plan. 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 and innovation. Directors will have an opportunity to work with colleagues and make a contribution to your professional community. Each SOAR Director term is 2 years with a maximum of 6 continuous years on the Board, inclusive of all positions.

On December 10, 2025, SOAR will hold its Annual Meeting. At that meeting, the results of the 2025-2027 Board of Directors Elections will be announced.

Please note the following important election dates:

• September 29, 2025 - Distribution of Notice of Election
• October 13, 2025- Nominations open
• October 26, 2025 - Nominations close, 5pm
• November 18, 2025- Proxy Electronic voting open 
• December 8, 2025- Proxy electronic voting closed 
• December 10, 2025- In person voting and results presented - Annual Meeting