Board of Directors of the YMCAs of Québec

The Board of Directors is composed of 16 elected member-partners

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee exercises all powers for the administration of the business of  the Association with the exception of those powers reserved exclusively for the Directors by the Board of Directors or otherwise so reserved pursuant to law. 

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee evaluates and recommends the approval of financial statements. It maintains a relationship with the auditor and validates the budget content and assumptions. The Committee also validates financial plans to ensure their medium and long-term viability as well as business plans for projects that have a major financial impact. In addition to reviewing changes to the budget and any significant variances, the Committee identifies potential risks and ensures they are being managed. Finally, the Audit Committee orders internal audits when necessary.

Human Resources Committee 

The Human Resources Committee ensures the alignment and distribution of overall goals within the organizational structure. Jointly with the President and CEO, the Committee ensures accountability, verifies that the Senior Directors’ goals are coherent and oversees succession planning. The Human Resources Committee also approves the comprehensive compensation policy, recommends overall salary increases and ensures human resource policies are in line with sound management practices and YMCA values.  

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee ensures that each candidate has the qualifications required to become a Director under the current bylaws. It considers the potential contribution of each candidate to critical areas of the Association’s social mission and economic activities according to its priorities. The Committee also oversees the Board renewal process and is responsible for its continuity. 

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee proposes structures and procedures that allow the Board of Directors to act independently of management. It verifies that governing practices follow bylaws and recommends amendments. It also proposes the mandates and activities of the AGM, the Board Committees and the Local Advisory Councils. In addition to recommending Director roles, it establishes processes for the evaluation and development of current Directors. Finally, it recommends policy ratifications. 

The Advocacy Committee

The Advocacy Taking Committee advises the Board of Directors about taking a position on different issues that may arise. Each year, the Committee reflects on priority areas for action and chooses those in which to take a position. The areas selected must be in line with strategic priorities and current events. The Committee also drafts strategic positioning documents.

Partner members who are interested in joining the Board of Directors must submit their candidacy by email to yves.mehe@ymcaquebec.org. The Nominating Committee will evaluate the candidates and submit a list of nominations at the Annual General Meeting.

The purpose of the Annual General Meeting is to vote on the financial statements and the auditor’s report, to elect Directors, to appoint an auditor, to receive information and to carry out any other business brought before the meeting.