The Executive Director and department managers will ensure that information concerning the rules governing committee/Board membership are available to anyone expressing interest.
The chair should be available prior to or following meetings to brief any prospective/new committee/Board members.
The Executive Director and department managers will ensure that every new committee/Board member has a copy of the committee/Board Briefing book.
Upon qualification for committee membership the new member will complete a membership introduction card and the department manager will forward this to the Board.
Whenever possible, a short tour of the office and an introduction to staff should be arranged for new committee/Board members.
Each committee/the Board could appoint a member to welcome expected guests, prospective and/or new members.