NVCA directors approve info management upgrade, code of conduct

Report from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority – Aug. 31, 2012

Items from the August 24 board of directors’ meeting include: 

Information management system upgrade approved

The Board approved staff’s recommendation to upgrade the NVCA’s current computer server system. The upgrade is required to accommodate the growth in data storage, and to provide improved performance, reduce downtime and create a stronger foundation for disaster recovery. Staff sourced charitable pricing, providing a savings of over $37,000. The Board approved a cost of not more than $60,000, which will be funded from the capital reserve.

The Board approved a Board of Directors Code of Conduct Policy & Procedure, ensuring right, fair, just and good decision making in keeping with the NVCA’s vision, mission and values. The policy was approved and came into effect on August 24, 2012.

The Board gave service awards to NVCA staff who are celebrating anniversaries of their employment with the Authority in 2012, including Wayne Wilson, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer who received an award for 20 years of service. Other recipients included: Tim Salkeld, Resource Planner, 25 years; Fred Dobbs, Manager of Stewardship Services, 20 years; Henry Pelley, Maintenance Technician, and Glenn Switzer, Director of Engineering, 10 years; Chris Hibberd, Director of Planning, and Patti Young, Senior Planner, 5 years.