Annual general meeting

Halifax Pride's 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place in October.

As per the by-laws of the Halifax Pride Society, the AGM must be held before October 7. Items to be dealt with and deemed to be ordinary business at each annual general meeting include:

  • Approval of the Agenda;

  • Minutes of the preceding annual general meeting;

  • Consideration of the annual reports;

  • Consideration of the financial statements, including balance sheet, operating statement, and the report of the Treasurer for both 2023 and 2024;

  • Election of the Board;

  • Any other business approved in advance by a majority vote of the Board.

Halifax Pride also hosts community meetings throughout the year where the Executive Director and board present current initiatives and progress for community feedback.

By-Laws

Annual Report

The board of directors and staff will prepare an annual report in advance of the AGM to outline activities over the last fiscal year. The report will include financial statements, board member and staff reports, community feedback and survey results, and a yearly update on actions taken to improve Halifax Pride. 

Board Elections

The Annual General Meeting includes the election of board members. The Halifax Pride Society board of directors can have up to 12 members, each serving a two year term. We will have approximately seven seats that can be filled during the election.

How to join the board at the AGM:

  • Submit an Information Form highlighting your skills and interests. The information you provide will be shared at the Annual General Meeting and on the Facebook event page. Those who wish to stand for the board are not required to complete this step but it will give members more information on interested parties prior to the meeting.

  • Those who wish to join the board must be nominated at the meeting, prior to the vote. Individuals may self nominate.

  • Should individuals wishing to join the board be unable to attend, their information form can be read aloud at the meeting and nominated in absentia. 

  • Nominees will be invited to offer a few words outlining their interest in joining the board.

  • Nominees receiving votes from 50% + 1 of those in attendance will be offered a role on the board, up to the number of available seats.

For more details on the board of director roles and obligations, please CLICK HERE.