Explore the Governance Structure of Perth Seniors Fellowship
Explore the governance framework of Perth Seniors Fellowship, including insights into our Board of Directors, Executive Staff, and the legislation, letters patent, by-laws, and policies that govern our organization.
Meet Our Governance Team
Discover the committed individuals guiding Perth Seniors Fellowship’s leadership and governance. The Board of Directors is our deliberative body which is responsible our by-laws, policies and oversight. Executive staff are officers appointed by the board and they carry the decisions of the board into force, while carrying on the management of the Perth Seniors Fellowship on a day-to-day basis.
Our Board of Directors
Wendy Quarrington
Board Chair
Ian Moffatt
Vice Chair
Sue Brown
Director
Chris Bernier
Director
(currently vacant)
Director
(currently vacant)
Director
Our Executive Staff
(currently vacant)
Executive Director
Christine Adams
Acting Assistant Executive Director /
Administrative Assistant
Governance and Policy Framework
1. Key Legislation and Governance Documents
Discover the legislative framework and our governing documents we operate under.
Governing Law
- Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (Ontario), also known as ONCA (also consult the guide to ONCA)
- Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017 (Ontario)
- Charities Accounting Act (Ontario) – set out how the property of charities is to be governed to ensure it is used for its intended purpose
- Trustee Act (Ontario) – tells us how we have to invest our funds
- Income Tax Act (Canada) – federal requirements for charities (you may wish to consult the CRA summary)
- the “common law” (ancient customary law as interpreted by the courts) as received from England on October 15, 1792, as far as it has not been modified by statutory law
Governing Documents
Incorporating documents
- original letters patent granted November 22, 1974
- supplementary letters patent granted March 21, 1978
- supplementary letters patent granted September 8, 2015
- By-laws: Organizational By-Law, enacted March 5, 2026
(subject to AGM; also refer to repealed
By-law No. 1 enacted April 18, 1975, last revised on June 16, 2012
for provisions ONCA says can only be changed by the members) - Property Licence Agreement for McMartin House with
Ontario Heritage Trust, dated May 1, 2016
2. Policies
The following policies have been enacted by the Board of Directors.
2.1 Governance Policies
- 2.1.1 Role of the Board
- 2.1.2 Board Code of Conduct
- 2.1.3 Mission Statement
2.2 Financial Management Policies
- 2.2.1 Financial Signing Authority and Accountability
- 2.2.2 Fundraising
- 2.2.3 Room Rental
- 2.2.4 In-Kind Donations Policy
2.3 Human Resources Policies
- 2.3.1 Staff Code of Conduct
2.4 Programming Policies
2.5 Membership Policies
2.6 Operating Policies
- 2.6.1 Scent Sensitive Space
- 2.6.2 Building Closure
- 2.6.3 Feedback
- 2.6.4 Health & Safety
- 2.6.5 Privacy
- 2.6.6 Harassment
- 2.6.7 Acceptable Use Policy
- 2.6.8 Lift