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The Board of Directors has issued a Call for Nominations for up to four (4) positions of Director on the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario's (RMTAO) Board of Directors. This Call for Nominations is part of the regular annual governance process as is required under the RMTAO By-laws. To be eligible for Directorship, nominees must, at the time of election and throughout the three-year term of office, be an active or life member of the Association. The nominee should be in in good standing with the CMTO, without any current practice restrictions, investigation or disciplinary matters, or findings of guilt by a criminal court.

About the RMTAO

The RMTAO exists to advance the massage therapy profession in Ontario. As the only organized and recognized voice for practicing Registered Massage Therapists in Ontario, the RMTAO works to advocate on behalf of the profession and provide resources and opportunities to help RMTs improve their knowledge, navigate the latest research, and grow their practice.

Board Structure

The Board operates under a Policy Governance model. The RMTAO values the different perspectives, knowledge, skills and interests that each Director brings to the Board. The Board is composed of up to 15 Directors as required.

Director's Role and Responsibilities

The role of the Board of Directors of the RMTAO is to provide governance and oversight to the Association, identify and monitor strategic priorities, set policies, and determine innovative ways to promote, expand and support the fulfilment of the Association's vision and mission.

There is an expectation that all Board Directors fulfill the following:

• Attend all scheduled Board meetings including; three two-day in-person meetings, and one three-day meeting (including the Annual General Meeting);
• Participate in at least two Board Committees (i.e., Audit and Finance Committee, Board Policy Committee, Nominations and Elections Committee, or Strategic Discussions Committee);
• Attend all teleconferences as required;
• Actively participate in approximately 18 hours of Board-related work per month;
• Adhere to the Board's fiduciary duty at all times, act with integrity and in good faith in the best interest of the Association; and
• Promote the Association publicly by projecting a professional image in all aspects of their careers as Registered Massage Therapists.

Directors will be provided with Director Liability Insurance and will be offered an honorarium and reimbursement of expenses for in-person meetings.

Role Requirements

Although nominations from any Registered Massage Therapist that is a member of the RMTAO are welcome, the Board has identified the following skills and experience which it believes it will benefit from in the coming year.

• Experience reviewing or conducting formal research;
• Experience reading and interpreting financial statements for small not-for-profits;
• Experience and knowledge of human resources;
• Members who are new to the profession (less than 1 year in practice), and those with 2-5 years;
• Experience working with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and Health Claims for Auto Insurance (HCAI);
• Previous experience working/volunteering with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and/or Program Advisory Committee.

It should be reiterated that individual nominees do not need to possess all of the above attributes, however they do reflect the current needs of the Board. All nominations will be considered. The RMTAO embraces diversity and invites nominations that are reflective of all the populations we serve.

Additional Skills and Experience

The Board of Directors of the RMTAO is comprised of a diverse group of individuals, each with their own backgrounds and skills. The Board of Directors is looking for members who have any of the following skills: 

• Experience in the profession outside of clinical practice. (Eg. educator, research)
• Education or experience outside of the profession that would be relevant to the Board of Directors
• Looking for those with finance and legal skills
• Lives in a rural area
• New graduate
• Representatives from diverse backgrounds, communities and work environments (Spa and Membership-Based Clinics) 

Nomination Procedure

Members are invited to nominate another member for a position on the Board of Directors by completing the Nomination and Consent Form below.

When submitting a form, please keep the following in mind:

1. The nomination form must be signed by two Active or Life members in good standing with the RMTAO, neither of which is the Nominee;
2. The Nominee, who must also be an Active or Life member, must complete the bottom half of the form which indicates that they consent to the nomination and will serve if elected; and
3. The form must be received in the RMTAO office no later than 4:00pm on November 3, 2023 to be valid.

Download the 2023 RMTAO Nomination and Consent Form

Please note: All signatures do not necessarily need to be on the same form although the name of the nominee is needed on each form. The nominee must sign at least one copy. This allows nominations to be coordinated across the province. The signature fields will not function if the PDF is opened on the web, so please download the file and open in a PDF reader.

In accordance with the RMTAO By-laws, nomination and election procedures are conducted in advance of the Annual General Meeting (AGM). This ensures that all members have had an equal opportunity to nominate and vote to fill vacancies.

Please be advised as follows:

1. IF only four (4) nominations are received for the four (4) positions available on the Board, THEN the By-laws stipulate that the four (4) individuals will be acclaimed to the Board and no election is required;
2. IF more than four (4) nominations are received for the four (4) positions available on the Board, THEN the By-laws require that a balloting of all members be held in advance of the AGM; or
3. IF fewer than four (4) nominations are received for the four (4) vacancies on the Board, THEN the Bylaws indicate that those nominated are acclaimed and the Board of Directors may appoint individuals to fill the vacancies at its first meeting after the AGM.

Following the completion of the nomination and election process (if necessary), membership will be provided with the following information by January 12, 2024:

The full results of the election shall be made available to the membership in the following manner:

1. The number of members voting in total shall be announced;
2. The number of votes for each candidate shall be announced; and
3. The acceptance and declinations of successful candidates shall be announced.

For more information, please contact the Secretary of the Board:

Dylan Crake, Secretary
secretary@rmtao.com

Download the 2023 RMTAO Nomination and Consent Form

Please note: All signatures do not necessarily need to be on the same form although the name of the nominee is needed on each form. The nominee must sign at least one copy. This allows nominations to be coordinated across the province. The signature fields will not function if the PDF is opened on the web, so please download the file and open in a PDF reader.

Submission Deadline: November 3, 2023, 4:00pm