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December 27, 2007
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| Governance |
The
MukiBaum Treatment Centres is a non-profit charitable
organization. It is governed by a Board of Directors,
comprised of interested
and involved citizens as well as parents of children and adults
with developmental disabilities, who are served by the Treatment
Centres. The day-to-day operation of the MukiBaum Treatment Centres
is headed up by
an Executive
Director and run by dedicated staff. The MukiBaum Treatment Centres
employ teachers, therapists, direct care workers, and other
professionals
all of whom provide the educational and therapeutic programs offered
through the five Day Treatment Programs and the eight Residential
Group Homes. The Board of Directors is a policy board
that oversees the function of the Treatment Centres
and assists and advises the Executive Director on the direction
the Treatment Centres take.The standing committees
run by the Board, provide
vision, direction, support, and advice
concerning specific areas such as Finance, Governance, Policy, etc. Fundraising
committees design plans and execute the fundraising activities
of the Treatment Centres.
As
well, specific task forces are established to work on specific issues when
necessary. The
committees bring their recommendations to the Board which, when approved, are
implemented by the Treatment Centres.
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The list of the standing Board Committees of the MukiBaum Treatment Centres includes: Executive - assumes board responsibilities between Board meetings. It provides counsel to the Executive Director and sets up agenda for each Board meeting. The Committee communicates issues as required to the larger Board between Board meetings. Finance – oversees the overall financial well-being of the Treatment Centres, reviews and scrutinizes the annual budgets, and provides direction and support for future MukiBaum Treatment Centres' financial planning. The Committee continuously audits the Treatment Centres’ financial performance and reports to the Board about Treatment Centres' financial situation. It also makes recommendations to the Board concerning the future financial development of the MukiBaum Treatment Centres. Governance and Policy – provides leadership regarding Board governance, assists new members in orientation and reviews current governance procedures, producing recommendations as required. The Committee is responsible for the development of new policies and periodical reviews of existing policies. Nominating – is responsible for the research, recruitment, and evaluation of candidates to the board. It meets on an as needed basis when a new candidate to the Board is identified. It reviews the candidate’s resume and meets with him/her to discuss Board membership. Based on the outcome of the nomination process, the committee makes its recommendations to the Board. Strategic Planning – champions the vision and ensures the Treatment Centres is constantly looking ahead, identifying new opportunities, assessing new possibilities and directions in which to grow. Involved in developing a strategic plan, which would then be presented to the Board. Corporate Fundraising – provides strategic planning and guidance on identifying sources of funding and on new strategies for donation solicitation. Makes efforts to increase support base. Communication/Marketing – identifies efficient communications and public relations strategies, that lead to greater name recognition of the Treatment Centres among the healthcare professionals and corporate communities and the general public. The Committee directs efforts that highlight the activities of the Treatment Centres and communicate its messages to the public through local and national media. |
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40
Samor Road Toronto, Ontario M6A
1J6
Tel. 416.630.2222 Fax. 416.630.2236
Non-Profit Charitable Organization Business Number 10379
8245 RR0001