2024 Soccer Nova Scotia – Annual General Meeting and Call for Nominations
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Futures Inn – Halifax
The Soccer Nova Scotia, Association’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 9th, 2024, starting at 10:00 am.
At the Futures Inn – Halifax, 30 Fairfax Dr, Halifax, NS B3S 1P1
Delegates:
As per SNS Bylaw Article 11 h) VOTING, “all delegates must be appointed by the appropriate member and notice of their appointment shall be sent to the Association no later than fifteen (15) days before a General meeting”. Complete the attached Delegate Form and return to the attention of Kate Wigglesworth at admin@soccerns.ca no later than Friday, May 24th, 2024
- District associations may be represented by an unlimited number of delegates
- Inter-district leagues and NSSL are entitled to two (2) delegates
- Associate members are entitled to one (1) delegate
- Referee associations are entitled to one (1) delegate each
Voting:
- District associations are entitled to votes as per SNS By-law Article 11 b)
- Inter-district leagues and NSSL are entitled to two (2) votes
- Associate members are not entitled to any votes
- Referee associations are entitled to two votes
AGM Schedule:
Sunday, June 9th, 2024 10:00 am – Annual General Meeting
If you have any questions or require additional information on the AGM, please do not hesitate to contact Kate Wigglesworth at admin@soccerns.ca
Soccer Nova Scotia – Call for Nominations
Soccer Nova Scotia is a community-driven, nationally recognized leader in developing and growing soccer. This is a unique opportunity to help build vibrant communities through a player-centred approach embracing the values of fair play, respect, and a passion for the game of soccer.
This is an exciting opportunity to help Soccer Nova Scotia grow and implement its strategic direction. SNS fosters inclusivity and has a province-wide impact by supporting and developing players, coaches, officials, leagues, and club development. SNS requires new volunteer leadership positions to achieve our vision
The Soccer Nova Scotia Nominations Committee’s current call for nominations is for the following five Board positions:
- One (1) Vice-President (three-year term)
- Three (3) Directors (three-year term)
- One (1) Director (one-year term)
To ensure we have a diversified representation of expertise and background, Soccer Nova Scotia Nominations Committee is seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about the growth and development of soccer in our region and have an area of expertise in:
- Risk Management
- Corporate Business
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing & Communications
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)
- Infrastructure & Development
- Facilities Management
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Legal or Regulatory Knowledge Soccer
Soccer Nova Scotia values diversity and welcomes nomination submissions from individuals across Nova Scotia, particularly rural regions, including the Valley, South Shore, Highland, and Cape Breton.
If you share the passion and vision to grow and develop the game of soccer in Nova Scotia, please submit the following completed documents via email to nominations@soccerns.ca no later than 5:00 p.m. AST on April 18, 2024.
- Nomination Form
- Candidate Fair Process Declaration
- Resume
- Three (3) references
- Current CPIC and Vulnerable Sector Check documents (myBackCheck.com) Must be completed within the last six (6) months.
The Soccer Nova Scotia Board of Directors is accountable for the stewardship of the organization governing soccer in Nova Scotia. Directors shall serve without remuneration and shall not receive any profit from their positions. However, a Director may be paid reasonable expenses incurred in performing their duties.
The Soccer Nova Scotia Executive Director and President will support and orient new board members to ensure the best board governance practices.
Important AGM Documents Include:
2024 Call for Nominations (Board of Directors)