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
Shirley McLenaghan
Director
Susan Roach
Director
Sue Brown
Director
Chris Bernier
Director
Our Executive Staff
Evelyn Morris
Executive Director
Erin Carter
Assistant Executive Director
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
Policies
The following policies have been enacted by the Board of Directors.
Governance Policies
Human Resources Policies
Membership Policies
- Membership Eligibility (coming soon)
- Honourary Member Rights
Operating Policies
- Scent Sensitive Space Policy
- Building Closure
- Lift Policy
- Privacy Policy (coming soon)
Financial Management Policies
