The British Columbia Organization of Caribbean Cultural Associations (BCOCCA) is governed by a structured leadership framework designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making across its member associations.
Key Components of Governance:
- Executive Committee
- Responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of BCOCCA.
- Roles include President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Directors, and Past President.
- Ensures that all initiatives align with BCOCCA’s mission, vision, and policies.
- Provides oversight and guidance
- Approves budgets, programs, and major organizational decisions.
- Represents the interests of member associations to maintain inclusivity and fairness.
- Advisory and Sub-Committees
- Formed as needed to address specific areas such as goverance, finance, communuications, events, membership, and cultural programming.
- Provide expert advice, support, and recommendations to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
- Member Associations
- The backbone of BCOCCA, member associations participate in decision-making, provide feedback, and collaborate on initiatives.
- Engage with BCOCCA’s governance through meetings, voting, and active participation in committees.
- Meetings and Decision-Making
- Governance operates under a structured framework of regular meetings, including Annual General Meetings (AGMs), executive meetings, and special committee meetings.
- Decisions are made collectively, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals