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How OMEX is Governed Ultimate authority at OMEX is vested in the Board of Directors (formerly known as the Advisory Board). The Board is the voice of the membership in matters of governance and oversight. Their roles and responsibilites are outlined in the Reciprocal Agreement and include responsibility for ensuring the financial integrity of the Reciprocal, complying with regulatory requirments, overseeing management performance and addressing governance issues raised by the members. The Board is comprised of 12 members with one-third rotating off the Board each year to allow for maximum opportunity among the membership to serve on the OMEX Board. There are currently 9 Board members with 3 seats vacant. The current OMEX Board of Directors are: - Peter Honeyborne, Director, Treasury Services & Deputy Treasurer, City of Brampton (Board Chair)
- Jeffrey Foss, Financial Services Officer, County of Renfrew
- Joy Jackson, Risk Manager, City of London
- Alan Selby, Treasurer, County of Dufferin
- Marc J. Pourvahidi, Director of Finance/Treasurer, Town of Whitchurch Stouffville
- Linda Leeds, Director of Corporate Services, Town of Milton
- Rebecca Mathewson, Director of Administrative Services & Treasurer, Town of Georgina
- George Wilki, City Solicitor, City of Windsor
- Kevin Williams, Director of Community Services, City of Kawartha Lakes
The Board, in accordance with the Reciprocal Agreement, has created two Standing Committees to assist them--the Audit Committee and the Nominating Committee. The Audit Committee's mandate is to assist the Board in monitoring the financial reporting and audit issues. The current Audit Committee is composed of Tony Houad, City of Windsor (Chair); Bob Dixon, Town of Newmarket; Brian McKay, City of Sarnia and Linda Leeds, Town of Milton. There is currently 1 seat vacant. The Nominating Committee is responsible for ensuring that appropriate candidates are nominated for both Board and Audit Committee positions in accordance with criteria established by the Reciprocal Agreement and the Nominating Committee Terms of Reference.
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