Board of Directors: Annual call for nominations.

Did you know that Mediation Services is governed by a Board of Directors? This team consists of volunteers from many sectors of the community who are responsible for our strategic direction, property, and funds. Together, they embrace our organizational values of care, collaboration, empowerment, and integrity.

Board positions are annual, and we put out a call for nominations every spring at the following “Get Involved” link:
https://www.mediationserviceswpg.ca/get-involved/board-of-directors/

Governance And Operations

Our Board Policy Manual (updated every three years) is kept up-to-date alongside the list of current board members here on our website (it gets updated every three years), but it’s worth reiterating the heart of its role at Mediation Services.

The Board of Directors focuses on big-picture direction rather than day-to-day operations. The Board’s role is to ensure we stay true to our vision, mission, and values – and that we operate in a fiscally responsible, legally compliant, and ethical manner.

The Executive Director is the Board’s sole employee and is responsible for leading staff, managing programs, and turning the Board’s strategic directions into real-world impact. The Board sets high-level policies, regularly evaluates its own performance, and conducts an annual evaluation of the Executive Director to make sure the organization is well run.

A strong commitment is embodied to facilitate a respectful workplace, consensus-based decision making, and transparent governance practices. This includes clear policies on conflict of interest, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement.

Our Direction For The Future

With member input, the Board has adopted the following three current strategic directions:

• Specialists: Be a hub of specialists in restorative justice.
• Awareness: Amplify the voice of restorative justice in Manitoba and beyond.
• Partnership: Enable the prevalence of restorative justice by working with others; make it the preferred and natural choice.

For community members, this means Mediation Services will continue to be a place where conflicts are met with compassion and structure, where people learn new skills, and where justice is understood as restoring relationships rather than simply assigning blame.

If you are interested in joining the Board now or in the future, please keep an eye on the Board of Directors nomination page (under the “Get Involved” menu dropdown) and watch for a call for nominations each spring (typically in March/April).