Authority and Role

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1. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) shall be the primary governing body of the Windsor Malayalee Association (the “Association”) and shall exercise all powers of the Association, except those expressly reserved to the members under the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (Ontario) (“ONCA”).

2. The Board shall be responsible for the overall governance and oversight of the Association, including strategic direction, legal and regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, risk management, and long-term sustainability.

3. The Board shall ensure that the affairs of the Association are conducted in accordance with:

   1. ONCA; and

   2. the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association.

4. The Board shall focus on high-level governance, policy oversight, and strategic planning, and shall act as the guardian of the Association to ensure that all activities are conducted lawfully, ethically, and in alignment with approved policies.

5. The Board shall serve as the legal custodian of the Association’s corporate

records, registrations, and statutory filings with the Province of Ontario.

1. The Board shall have the authority to review, inspect, and request access to the minutes, financial records, reports, and activities of the Executive Committee at any time.