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ARIDO is on a transformative journey prioritizing diversity, equity, accessibility, and reconciliation. We strongly believe that the opportunities to evolve our framework should be inclusive, and the representation of our members is integral.

In preparation for this call for nominations, we recognize there are opportunities to improve the present Board of Management composition as it relates to the diverse representation of our membership, in order to reflect the regional diversity of Ontario.

As an Association that is focused on developing and guiding the future of the Interior Design profession, we believe it is our responsibility to lead and advocate for equity.

We are actively focused on the continued diversification of the ARIDO Board for 2023, and beyond. We encourage and welcome nominations from members who identify as belonging to any underrepresented or diverse group.

The Details

The Board of Management develops and guides the Association’s strategic direction and works to advance the profession and Association provincially. To view the Strategic Plan, click here.

There are currently three Director Positions open for the ARIDO Board of Management for the coming term along with one position for President-elect.

Registered members in good standing who are interested in putting their name forward or who wish to nominate another Registered Member will require their nomination to be seconded by three (3) other Registered members in good standing, in accordance with ARIDO’s Operating By-laws (By-law No. 1). Please click here for a copy of the nomination form.

Nominations should include a short bio outlining the candidate’s practice and volunteer history. Please use this form. (MS Word file will download.)

President-elect Criteria

A candidate for President-elect must have served as an elected director on the Board of Management, a Chapter President, or as a member of an ARIDO Standing Committee or Task Force of the Association for a full term of office at least once in the 15 years prior to the date of the election.

Board Term

Elected Board Members will serve on the ARIDO Board for a three-year term.

Volunteer Commitment

The ARIDO Board of Management meets monthly, via video conference, and in person, with additional meetings as needed. Board members also chair or participate on an ARIDO Committee, which typically meets monthly.

Any members submitting a nomination should do so by Friday, December 9, 2022.

One voting Director from the Educator membership and one voting Director from the Intern membership are appointed by the Board of Management, for a period of one year and may be re-appointed annually for no more than three consecutive years. Watch for a call out for these positions in the new year.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the nominations process, please email Irma Kemp at ikemp@arido.ca or phone 416-921-2127 ext. 4225

Download Forms

Nominations Form (PDF File)

Bio Form (MS Word File)