Board of Directors Application Form / 1
INFORMATION & APPLICATION FORM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Serving as a board member is a challenging and rewarding experience. Board members have important legal and fiduciary responsibilities requiring a commitment of time, skill and resources. The following is offered for consideration during the application process.
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Ascent Group Inc.’s affiliate St. Thomas Energy Inc. was incorporated in November 2000 in response to Bill 35 of the Electricity Act to carry out many of the responsibilities of the former St. Thomas Public Utilities Commission. The Ontario Energy Board granted St. Thomas Energy the license for distribution of electricity to the service territory.
COMPANY VISION
To be the industry leader in energy services and solutions.
CORE VALUES
Ascent Group and its affiliate, St. Thomas Energy Inc. are built upon core values of HART (Honesty, Attitude, Respect and Teamwork).
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
The Ascent Group Inc. Board and its subsidiaries are each comprised of six (6) Directors. Appointment to Ascent Group Inc. is the responsibility of the Shareholder, St. Thomas City Council. Appointment to St. Thomas Energy Inc.is at the discretion of the Ascent Group Inc. Board and ratified through City Council.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS –TERM OF OFFICE
Two(2) year terms from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017.
DIRECTOR TIME COMMITMENT
An approved meeting schedule is set for each calendar year. The majority of meetings are held during the business day with frequency dependent upon the particular board, ranging from monthly to quarterly. In addition to board meetings, all members must be prepared for an additional time commitment associated with potential appointment to one or more committees of the board. These meetings are also held during business hours on varying schedules dependent on the needs of the board. Members are committed to meeting preparedness, participation in meeting discussion, participation on sub-committees as required and follow-through of assigned discussion outcomes.
APPLICATION FORM – ST. THOMAS ENERGY INC.
Notes:- Only Canadian citizens 18 years of age or older will be considered by the Selection Committee.
- Attaching a resume with pertinent details is strongly recommended.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Name: / Phone:
Address:
Current
Employer: / Position:
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND
High School Graduate Post-Secondary School Graduate
Major Field of Study: / Human Resources
Marketing / Finance
Law / Other
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EXPERIENCE
Indicate your experience in any of the following areas: / Previous Boards
Energy Sector
OBC Knowledge / Strategic Planning Public Policy/Gov Reg’s / Industry Regulations
Unionized Environ.
Indicate your understanding or abilities in the following areas: / Director Fiduciary Understanding
Ability to Regularly Attend Meetings
Demonstrated Communication Skills / Demonstrated Integrity
Independence from Corporation or its Shareholder
List all institutions of which you are currently a director:
List any memberships in professional societies and associations:
List volunteer activities within the community:
Please describe your experience with, or knowledge of, the electrical industry.
Why are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors? Please describe any special expertise or skills that you feel would be of benefit to Ascent Group Inc.
Thank you for your interest in our organization. The Selection Committee will be conducting a review of all expressions of interest and arranging interview appointments in the coming weeks. If you have any questions in the interim, please feel free to call 519-631-5550 ext. 5230.
Expressions of interest accompanied by a completed application form and detailed resume will be received until 4:00 p.m. on November 6th, 2015via:
P.O. Box 460, Stn. Main, St. Thomas, ON N5P 3V2
Fax – 519-631-5193
Email –
Submissions to be clearly marked: APPLICATION – BOARD OF DIRECTORS