Organizational Chart
In 2020, the organizational structure was modified to clarify reporting lines and better reflect the operational reality.
In short, both the Executive Director and Secretary Treasurer report to the Board of Directors, and the nine (9) Local Administrators and the Fur Technician report to the Executive Director.
The CTA has a great team, dedicated to providing services to all our members.
Board of Directors
Role of the Board of Directors
The Board ensures the good governance of the CTA by:
- setting out its overall strategic direction, as well as its mission, vision and values to guide current operations and future development;
- selecting, appointing and supporting the Executive Director and the Secretary-Treasurer, as well as setting their working conditions;
- approving annual and supplementary budgets;
- being accountable to their Members for the overall performance of the organization.
There is no implication in day-to-day activities – it is the ED’s job
As a group, the Board can decide on a CTA orientation, yet individually, no Director can make a decision for the CTA
The same applies to the Executive Committee, individually or collectively: they cannot decide of the Orientation
What the Board of Directors does not do
The Board ensures the good governance of the CTA by:
- Not getting involved in day-to-day activities – it is the ED’s job
- The Board is strategic
- Not individually making a decision for the CTA
- As a group, the Board can decide on a CTA orientation, but no single Director can
- The same applies to the Executive Committee, individually or collectively: they cannot decide of the Orientation
The Obligations of Directors
Defend the best interests of all the hunters and trappers that are members of the CTA and not solely those of the local members
Avoid any conflict of interest
- Appearance that you or your network (family, friends, business, etc.) are obtaining something of you being a Director
- Declaration of any appearance of conflict of interest
Keep the confidentiality of information
Only participate on Boards if the mandate does not interfere with the CTA mandate
- Inform the CTA
Executive Committee
Role of the Executive Committee
It consists of three (3) members, including the President, Vice-President and one (1) other member.
Its role is to ensure the achievement of the CTA mission.
It has decisional power on hiring, firing and setting the remuneration of support staff and professionals.
It meets 4 times per year at the minimum.
It is supported by the Senior Managers (non-voting)
President, Vice president and 3rd member
President
Board of Directors’ responsibilities:
- Chair of the Board
- Agenda preparation
- Reporting
- Coaching of other Directors
Financial responsibilities:
- Revision of budgets prior to their adoption
- Good relationships with funding parties
Representation responsibilities:
- Spokesperson
- CTA advocate on committees, etc.
Ethic responsibilities:
- Role model
- Culture of ethics and integrity
Vice president
Board of Directors’ responsibilities:
- Chair of the Board if the president is absent
- Support the President
- Reporting
- Work on atmosphere
- Coaching of other Directors
Financial responsibilities:
- Assist the President in the revision of budgets
- Involvement in budget monitoring
Representation responsibilities:
- Spokesperson
- CTA advocate
Ethic responsibilities:
- Role model
- Culture of ethics and integrity
3rd Member
Board of Directors’ responsibilities:
- Chair of the Board if the president and VP are absent
- Support the President and VP, offer advice
- Reporting
- Work on atmosphere
- Coaching of other Directors
Financial responsibilities:
- Contribute with the VP to the long-term success
Representation responsibilities:
- Spokesperson
- CTA advocate
Ethic responsibilities:
- Role model
- Culture of ethics and integrity
Executive Director
Provide dynamic leadership and management and to implement the overall vision and direction of the CTA set by the Board of Directors
All the day-to-day, including proper administration of the budget, staff management, choosing suppliers within budget, prioritizing work, etc.
Liaise with CNG and local committees
Representation on committees
Report back to the Executive Committee and Board