Call for Nominations: CBMIC 2025-2026 Board of Directors (Now Open)

Call for Nominations: CBMIC 2025-2026 Board of Directors (Now Open)

Posted on: August 14, 2025

CBMIC The call for Nominations for the 2025 Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative is now open!

Read a letter from the Chair here https://cbmic.ca/a-letter-from-the-chair/

2025 AGM CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

CBMIC is holding its annual election for its board of directors. There are (4) incumbents and (8) positions open to fill.

CBMIC members are encouraged to nominate anyone who they believe would be a valuable candidate for the CBMIC board of directors. We also invite anyone who is interested and thinks they can contribute positively to our organization, to put their name forward for nomination. 

http://cbmic.ca strives for Board diversity and island-wide inclusion. Any nomination submissions can be e-mailed to admin@cbmic.ca

*Please include nominees first and last name, a short bio, and contact information including phone number and e-mail address.

Nominations are open as of Wednesday, Aug 13th, 2025 and will close on Monday, Sept 1st, 2025 at  5:00 pm ATL.  

In each case, contact will be made with each nominee to ensure that we have the permission of the nominee to let their name stand.

For non-sitting member to be eligible for consideration, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:

    • Have sufficient time to devote to doing the board’s work

    • Believe in the mission, vision, and work of the Cooperative

    • Comprehend and accept the fiduciary duties and responsibilities associated with the actions of the Cooperative

    • Understand the job of a board member. See the information below.

    • Possess the skills needed by the Cooperative. Qualifications include, but are not limited to, good communication, leadership, planning and recruitment skills, as well as team building and community networking skills.

    • *CBMIC Board of Director position is a two year term.

    • A nominee will be required to submit a bio and a head shot photo for the voting poll.

Board Member Role Description

Individually, each board member must:

    • Act in the best interests of the organization

    • Understand the roles and responsibilities of being a board member

    • Be familiar with the organization’s bylaws, policies and procedures, strategic plan, mission, etc.

    • Ensure he/she avoids conflicts of interest including operating in the best interest of the organization, not in self-interest or the interest of a stakeholder group

    • Respect confidentiality policies that pertain to membership and board discussions

    • Keep informed about the organization’s financial activity and legal obligations

    • Bring their own skills, experience and knowledge to the organization

    • Attend board meetings regularly and arrive prepared for meetings

    • Support board decisions once they have been voted on

Ideally, when joining a board (or perhaps before deciding to join), one should learn the:

    • Governing structure the organization operates under

    • Roles, responsibilities, and functions of the board within the governing structure

    • Job description for board members

    • Measurement and standard by which board members are evaluated

While the level and detail may vary from board to board, overall, effective board members are continuously:

    • Governing

    • Leading

    • Recruiting

    • Supporting

    • Planning

CBMIC Board Governance Manual is available by request. Contact info@cbmic.ca

VOTING

Voting will be open online at https://cbmic.ca on Monday, September 1st, 2025

The nominee list for voting will be posted online on the CBMIC webpage on Monday, September 1st, 2025. All CBMIC board and cooperative members will be able to place their vote for their nominee of choice on the CBMIC website up until Tuesday Sept 9th at 4:00 pm AT. The results of the online election will be reviewed and announced at the AGM on Sept, 9th, 2023

AGM Agenda Considerations:

    • Minutes of preceding general meeting

    • Consideration of the annual report of the Directors

    • Consideration of the financial statements, including balance sheet and operating statement

NOTE: Once the newly elected board members are confirmed, the official 2022 Board and their positions will be announced and will be posted on the CBMIC web page www.cbmic.ca and CBMIC Facebook page.

PROJECTED TIMELINE    

    • Call for Nominations: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
    • Nominations Close: Monday, September 1st, 2025 at 5:00 pm AT
    • Voting Opens: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
    • Voting Closes: Tuesday September 9th, 2025 at 4:00 pm AT
    • AGM Meeting: Tuesday September 9th, 2025 6:00 pm AT

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For more information contact:

Duane Nardocchio

(902) 577-2547

Info@cbmic.ca