Call for Public Representative to the Nova Scotia Association of Architects’ Governing Council

The Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA) is seeking an individual to serve as one of its two public representatives on the governing Council. This is a volunteer position. NSAA is the regulating body for the architectural profession whose purpose is to serve and protect the public interest in the practice of architecture in Nova Scotia. The public representative cannot be a member of the architectural profession.

A Public Representative provides a positive and effective mechanism for the NSAA to demonstrate transparency, independence and accountability. The Public Representative will represent the public perspective in the decision-making of NSAA Council. They will have full voting rights and will be expected to attend monthly Council Meetings either in person or via Zoom as well as the Annual General Meeting. The Public Representative is also eligible to sit on the various Committees within the NSAA and is expected to sit on either the Finance and Risk Committee or the Governance and Human Resources Committee.

Appointment shall be for a 2 year-term – from Spring 2024 to Spring 2026.

The Public Representative should possess a broad range of knowledge and combination of skills which includes:

• Open-mindedness
• Knowledge of position, familiarity with the Nova Scotia Association of Architects
• Understanding of “public interest” and role of the position
• Providing a public perspective
• Recognizing and identifying a conflict of interest
• Ability to devote the time required to the position
• Experience with community volunteer activities
• Enhancement of the diversity of the governing Council

In addition to experience with governing council and volunteer boards, experience with policies and processes in one or more of the following areas is an asset:

· Professional registration

· Professional conduct

· Finances

· Human resources

Interested candidates are requested to forward a cover letter indicating their reasons for wishing to serve on NSAA Council, along with a current resume, no later than Friday, May 10, 2024, to:

Nominating Committee

c/o Margo Dauphinee, Executive Director

Nova Scotia Association of Architects

Suite 205, 1310 Hollis Street

Halifax, NS B3J 3P3

Tel: (902) 423-7607

Email: [email protected]