Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

“The board of directors is responsible for the overall direction and management of mermaid theatre. Responsibility for the artistic direction and responsibility for the day-to-day management is delegated to the senior artistic executive and the senior administrative officer, respectively. Both collectively and individually, the directors represent the theatre in the community and will at all times promote its interests and well being. Candidacy for membership on the board is open to all persons nineteen (19) years of age or older and shall be a member of the society, as stated in the membership terms. Any member of the society shall be eligible for election to the board at the annual general meeting. Directors shall be elected as a result of nomination by a nominating committee. Or, by nomination of a mover and seconder from the floor at the annual general meeting of members, having prior confirmation of the nominee's consent. The director's of the society will serve without remuneration and no director shall directly receive any profit from the position as such; provided however, that a director may be paid reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of duties.”

“The external auditor/accountant completes form 990 and it is reviewed by the management to ensure answers are accurate.”

“Meetings of the board may be held either at the head office of the theatre or at any other place within nova scotia. Meetings will be held normally once each quarter, although the president or any three directors may convene meetings at any time. Notice in writing is required seven days in advance of such meetings questions arising at any meetings of directors shall be decided by majority of votes. The chair shall vote only in the event of a tie vote. Every question submitted to any meeting of members shall be decided by a majority of votes given on a show of hands. The chair shall vote to break a tie. A secret ballot shall be held on a majority call of members present. At any meeting, unless any three members in attendance demand a poll, the chair can declare that a resolution has been carried, carried unanimously, carried by a particular majority, or lost or not carried by a particular majority, without proof of the number or proportion of votes recorded in favor of or against the motion.”

“Documents and policies are not generally available to the public. The financial statements are submitted to canada revenue agency (cra) and the irs. The charity information return filed with cra is available to the public on the cra website and includes the company's financial information.”

“Documents and policies are not generally available to the public. The financial statements are submitted to canada revenue agency (cra) and the irs. The charity information return filed with cra is available to the public on the cra website and includes the company's financial information.”

“Not required to file state forms as activities take place in canada.”

“No change in the process.”