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Board Committees

Audit Committee

Assists the Board to fulfill its oversight responsibilities, including accountable management of funds, efficiency and effectiveness of controls and the safeguarding of assets and member deposits. The Committee also ensures reliability of external financial and non-financial reporting.

Committee Members:

  • Bill Chan (Chair)
  • Christie Stephenson
  • Joel DeYoung
  • Maegen Giltrow
  • Heather O’Hara

Equity and People Committee

At a strategic level, ensures appropriate programs, training, policies and processes are in place to support Vancity in terms of recruitment, performance management, benefits and pay for all employees (including the Chief Executive Officer).

Committee Members:

  • Christie Stephenson (Chair)
  • Patrick Nangle
  • Opreet Kang
  • Rita Parikh
  • Kristen Rivers

Governance Committee

Ensures the Board fulfils its legal, ethical, and functional responsibilities through policy development, monitoring of board activities, and evaluation of directors’ performance.

Committee Members:

  • Maegen Giltrow (Chair)
  • Kristen Rivers
  • Bill Chan
  • Heather O’Hara
  • Rita Parikh

Nominations and Election Committee

Oversees the annual Board of Directors’ Election.

Committee Members:

  • Kristen Rivers (Chair)
  • Christie Stephenson
  • Member at large (TBA)
  • Member at large (TBA)
  • Member at large (TBA)
  • Member at large (TBA)

Risk Committee

Provides effective oversight and advice to the Board in relation to current and potential future risk exposure and future risk strategy, including determination of risk appetite and tolerance.

Committee Members:

  • Joel DeYoung (Chair)
  • Bill Chan
  • Opreet Kang
  • Patrick Nangle
  • Rita Parikh

Technology Committee

Provides the leadership and oversight necessary to advance the digital strategy work, ensuring continued growth, with impact, consistent with Vancity’s vision and values.

Committee Members:

  • Patrick Nangle (Chair)
  • Maegen Giltrow
  • Joel DeYoung
  • Opreet Kang
  • Heather O’Hara