Joining the Board of Directors
Interested in joining the Board of Directors? Keep reading for an overview of the Board, and to see what’s involved in being a NOCS Director.
Overview
The Directors of NOCS are community members who advocate for the goals of the association and its members as outlined in the constitution and bylaws. They are volunteers who plan for the future of the organization. Each director has a duty to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the society.
SEATS AVAILABLE
It is anticipated that following seats will be open for election, each for a two-year term. Directors whose terms are ending may stand for re-election, but their seats are open like any other. They apply and are assessed through the same process as every other candidate.
President, Vice President, Youth, Events, Communications, Maintenace, Director at Large
KEY DATES
Applications open: October 20, 2026
Application deadline: November 1, 2026
Candidate screening & interviews: November 2-9 , 2026
Candidates announced to membership: November 11, 2026
AGM and election: November 19, 2026 at Predator Ridge
SELECTION CRITERIA
Every applicant, including directors standing for re-election, will be assessed against the same criteria:
Core qualifications: knowledge of the North Okanagan bike community and its priorities and challenges; commitment to NOCS’s mission, strategy and values; and integrity, sound judgment and a collaborative approach.
Skills the board needs: how well an applicant’s experience fills the gaps identified in the Board Skillset listed below.
Board diversity: building a board that reflects the riders and communities we serve.
Stakeholder input: feedback from key stakeholders.
Leadership/Board experience: Leadership and strategic decision making experience and/or previous board experience
The NOCS Board steers the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the organization has adequate resources to advance its mission. The activities of the board can be roughly broken into ten roles:
Determine the organization’s mission, purpose and strategies
Support the Executive Director
Provide proper financial oversight and governance
Ensure the organization has adequate resources
Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability
Ensure effective organizational planning
Recruit and orient new board members
Assess board performance
Enhance the organization’s public standing
Monitor the organization’s programs and services
What’s Involved
Skills and experiences in any of the following areas is a plus, but not a requirement, and we greatly encourage all interested candidates to apply:
General Skills
previous board experience
leadership experience
general business practices and technology systems use
Priorities:
Fundraising
Events planning and management
Communications (e.g. community presentations and representations, news releases)
Legal & risk management
Local government / public policy and stakeholder engagement
Nice to have:
strategic planning
equity, diversity & inclusion
governance and advocacy
Board Directors are expected to spend an average of 6 - 12 hours per month on NOCS work, including:
preparation for and attending Board meetings (typically held on the first Tuesday or Wednesday of each month in the evening via zoom or in-person)
corresponding by email and voting on motions
fulfilling any action items from Board meetings
fulfilling the specific responsibilities of the Director role and participating on a board committee as required
How to Apply
All candidates must be a current member of NOCS
Each candidate is required to reach out to Chris Crawford at president@nocs.ca with an “About You” and interest in joining the Board
Board candidates will be vetted and fit determined based on alignment with available board positions, and mutual agreement with the candidate and the board.
Candidates nominated by the board will be asked to submit a photo to post with your About You to put forward for election at the AGM.