BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES

Every term, all board members are invited to express interest in serving on committees of the board. Per the EDA bylaws, the EDA Chair is an ex officio member of all committees.

ADVISORY & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Mandate: to ensure appropriate development, amendment, interpretation and implementation of the By-laws and Guidelines governing the operation of the Association, including its Districts.

Members 2021-22:

• Robert Mace (Chair)
• Robert Brewer
• Jason Fitzsimmons
• Lesley Gallinger
• Charlie Macaluso
• Scott Mudie
• Vinay Sharma
• Chris White (Ex Officio)
• Bryce Conrad (Ex Officio)
• Ysni Semsedini (Ex Officio)

CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE

Mandate: to assist the Board, as required, in determining the presence or absence of a conflict on the part of a Board member with respect to any contract, transaction or decision.

Members 2021-22:

• Vinay Sharma (Chair)
• Glen McAllister
• Mike Matthews
• Wilf Meston
• Chris White (Ex Officio)

FINANCE/HR COMMITTEE

Mandate: to oversee the EDA’s budget, audit and financial reports on behalf of the Board of Directors, and to advise the CEO and the Board on matters related to the staff complement, compensation and benefits policies.

Members 2021-22:

• Chris White (Chair)
• Robert Brewer
• Lesley Gallinger
• Glen McAllister
• Susannah Robinson
• Vinay Sharma
• Gerry Smallegange
• Bryce Conrad (Ex Officio)
• Ysni Semsedini (Ex Officio)

MEMBERSHIP AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

Mandate: to advise the Board on referred matters, including appropriate membership classes, including qualifications, conditions and privileges, changes in membership status as required, and the structure, nature and recipients of the Association’s honours, citations and awards.

Members 2021-22:

• Wilf Meston (Chair)
• Robert Brewer
• Glen McAllister
• Scott Mudie
• Vinay Sharma
• Chris White (Ex Officio)
• Bryce Conrad (Ex Officio)
• Ysni Semsedini (Ex Officio)

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Mandate: to oversee the process of election to the Board of Directors, election of the Chair and Vice-Chair, and nomination of EDA representatives to external boards and/or committees. This committee is typically chaired by the immediate Past Chair of the EDA Board of Directors.

Members 2021-22:

• Ysni Semsedini (Chair)
• Charlie Macaluso
• Jason Fitzsimmons
• Mike Matthews
• Gerry Smallegange
• Susannah Robinson
• Chris White (Ex Officio)
• Bryce Conrad (Ex Officio)

If you have questions about the EDA Board, please contact Ted Wigdor, Vice President, Corporate and Member Affairs, at (905) 265-5362