2023 OCO Board Nominations Open
Do you want to see more support for organics in Ontario? Do you have a regional challenge that you want to be addressed? Help us shape the future of organics in Ontario by joining the OCO Board of Directors!
OCO is guided by a volunteer Board of 12 Directors. We are looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our Board of Directors in the following positions:
- At Large (3)
- Producer – Certified (1)
- Value Chain – Certified (1)
- Supporter (1)
Think you or someone you know is a good fit? Click here to fill in the 2023 Organic Council Board Nominations by Midnight on March 10th.
Only OCO Members in good standing can run for a seat. Renew your membership today!
We encourage all board nominees to attend our Annual General Meeting on March 29th in Toronto for the sector elections.
To be eligible, an individual must:
- Be or become a member of OCO in good standing,
- Be at least 18 years of age, and
- Not have bankruptcy that is undischarged.
Responsibilities of a Board member include:
- Attend and participate in monthly Board meetings regularly (failure to attend three consecutive meetings without notice may result in removal from the Board)
- Actively contribute to projects related to your area of expertise
- Attend two in-person strategy days annually
- Stay informed about the organization and attend at least one program event per year.
- Attend AGM on March 29th 2023 in Toronto. Please visit www.organiccouncil.ca/agm for more details about the AGM.
View our Mission and Vision Statement below!