ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER?
We actively encourage eligible Indigenous applicants, people living with HIV or a diagnosis of hepatitis C, and eligible people actively using harm reduction services,Â
who are interested in gaining experience in a corporate governance setting. Eligibility is determined by ONCA and the Oahas by-laws.
THIS INCLUDES
- Individuals with experience on Oahas committees (past or present), eligible persons who benefit from Oahas or their family members, and, who arepart of the Oahas community at-large, and are over the age of 18.
- A trusted community member, a community network member, or someone who works within the sector as a professional or volunteer. Former Oahas staff must respect a 12-month transition period prior to applying for organizational membership
Organizational membership is NOT a requirement to access Oahas programs and services, and community who access programs and services are not by default registered as Oahas organizational members. Clients, program participants and their families may choose to register annually as organizational Members to participate in Oahas’ governance.
Members' Responsibilities
- Attend the Annual Members’ Meeting and any Special Members’ meetingsÂ
- Appoint the auditors for OahasÂ
- Review and accept Oahas annual audited financial statementsÂ
- Appoint/Elect the Oahas Board of DirectorsÂ
- Review and approve the Oahas by-laws as required
Member Benefits
- Gain experience within a community non-profit charitable agency and as it relates to organizational governance
- Receive Oahas Annual ReportsÂ
- Receive Notice of Members’ meetingsÂ
- Be eligible for Board electionÂ
- Vote on by-law changes
