Leadership
The people behind MIHLGSO
Our Board, Executive Committee, and Departments steward the organization on behalf of all members. Leadership is elected annually under Article 23 of the constitution.
Board of Directors
Per Article 19, the Board is composed of eight members and supervises the whole organization, oversees finances, and approves policy.
Meet the BoardExecutive Committee
The Executive Committee runs MIHLGSO day to day — chaired by the Chairperson and kept by the Secretary.
Meet the ExecutiveDepartments
Per Article 8, MIHLGSO operates through three departments — each with its own chair and secretary appointed by the Executive Committee.
View departmentsHow we are organized
How leadership fits together
MIHLGSO is governed by its members and steered by three connected bodies. Each has a distinct mandate set out in the constitution, and together they keep the organization accountable to the people it serves.
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Supervises and safeguards
Board of Directors
The Board sets direction, approves policy and budgets, and holds the Executive Committee accountable on behalf of the membership.
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Runs the organization
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee carries out the day-to-day running of MIHLGSO within the policies and budgets approved by the Board.
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Deliver the work
Departments
Three departments — Information, Financial, and Social Interaction — turn decisions into action and report back up through the Executive Committee.
The Annual General Meeting
Above all three sits the membership. At the Annual General Meeting, members elect leaders, review the year's work, and approve the direction of the organization under Article 23 of the constitution.
How we lead
The values that guide our leaders
These principles shape how every leader and volunteer carries out their responsibilities at MIHLGSO.
Accountable to members
Leaders serve at the will of the membership and report openly on decisions, finances, and progress.
Transparent stewardship
Funds and resources are managed carefully, recorded clearly, and audited so members can trust how contributions are used.
Service, not status
Leadership is a duty of service to the community and to fellow members, not a position of privilege.
Elected and renewed
Leaders are elected for fixed terms, keeping the organization fresh, representative, and open to new voices.
Get involved
Want to serve in MIHLGSO leadership?
Vacant and upcoming roles are filled by members at the Annual General Meeting. If you would like to contribute your skills, reach out to learn how you can stand for a position or support a department.