BOARD

The Board of Directors meets at least quarterly and is comprised of no more than 11 – and no fewer than 5 – members of Luther Court Society (in alignment with the BC Societies Act). Directors must be 19 years of age or older and are elected for a term of 3 years. The Terms of Reference for board members are available upon request.

Annually, the elected board of directors analyze and identify the roles and experiences needed for continued board effectiveness and diversity. Online applications are open year-round. Candidates are presented to the Board during April – May and elected at the Annual General Meeting held in June.

Each director is invited to sit on a minimum of 1 sub-committee. The Terms of Reference are available upon request.

Executive Committee – manages the board’s responsibilities and activities while addressing urgent matters that arise in between board meetings.

Governance and Strategic Planning Committee – 

Finance and Capital Assets Committee – fosters best practices in financial
management including capital project planning, implementation and asset management by providing oversight and guidance on all financial matters and making
recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Care Committee – ensures accountability for and monitors the care provided by Luther Court through the person-centered approach and a culture of safety.

Fundraising Committee – provides strategic governance, leadership and support for Luther Court’s fundraising campaigns and ensures all fundraising activities are aligned with Luther Court’s strategic plan, mission, vision, values and funding priorities.

Each of the staff-led committees below include representation from the board of directors.

• Ethics Committee
• Operational Oversite Committee for the Intergenerational Housing Project
• Quality Council Committee

The Chair of the Board is elected annually – following Luther Court’s Annual General Meeting – by the members of the Board. The Chair leads the Board and its committees in the effective fulfilment of its responsibilities and ensures the independent functioning of the Board.

Individual directors act as responsible stewards of Luther Court’s mission and vision. They have a legal, ethical, and fiduciary responsibility to ensure that the organization does the best work possible in pursuit of its charitable purpose.

Each member of the board of directors is asked to reflect on their personal and collective contributions each year through formal questionnaires.

As a respected leader in healthcare, ethics serve as a framework for everything we do. Luther Court has an active Ethics Committee comprised of employees, leaders and family members representing a variety of roles and care partners. Our Code of Ethics is reviewed and referenced regularly.

Each person – from employees to board members and volunteers – is expected to practice ethical behaviour at all times and proactively identify any actual or perceived personal interests or activities that may conflict with the interests of the individuals we serve and Luther Court’s mission, vision and values.

Luther Court’s maintains a Conflict of Interest policy that is shared with each director as part of the orientation process.

Luther Court’s residents, tenants and patients have the right to receive quality care and live in a safe environment. The Conflicts of Interest policy defines various potential situations and occurrences and outlines the process for addressing them. It is reviewed, amended and upheld by:

• The CEO (regarding the scope of employees)
• The Board (regarding the scope of the CEO)
• The Executive Committee of the Board (regarding the scope of Directors of the Board)

New directors receive a half-day orientation that includes:

• a tour of Luther Court’s campus of care
• a comprehensive organizational and board information manual
• access to a secure online portal, the board drive

New directors are paired with a mentor who has been a Luther Court director for a minimum of 1 year. Throughout the year, directors may also be invited to take part in specialized education sessions and events during board meetings or at other times.

As a non-profit fueled by government funding and donations, Luther Court is committed to transparent and open communication across all news and media.

We have a communication policy (available upon request) that outlines in detail our process of disclosing information to the public and responding to media inquiries. Inquiries from the media are addressed by the CEO, Board Chair or the designated spokesperson, as available.

All information pertaining to individual patients, clients and employees is kept strictly confidential and managed in compliance with applicable privacy laws. Luther Court has a designated Privacy Officer responsible for ensuring compliance and safeguarding personal information.