DHBC's Board of Directors
Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s (DHBC) Board of Directors is a governance board, meant to oversee the organization at a strategic level, outlining and monitoring objectives, and providing financial oversight.
DHBC’s Board oversees a $2 million budget and the CEO, and is comprised of (max) 16 members of the Downtown Halifax business community, as well as one Municipal representative.
More information below.
Help shape the future of Downtown Halifax
Join our Board!
This is a very exciting time for the Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC), as we enter our last year of a three-year Strategic Plan!
With visitation numbers (to Downtown Halifax) finally back to pre-pandemic levels, and the continous work being done around Downtown Halifax Vision 2030, there's opportunity around every corner and the future is bright.
Interested candidates are asked to fill out the questionnaire (below) before April 25, 2025.
Names will be assessed by the current DHBC Board, and the Board Nominations Committee on April 30, 2025. If selected, you are encouraged to attend DHBC’s Annual General Meeting, typically held near the end of June every year, to be voted in. (Although spots are limited, know that we keep a list of interested people for future years.)
Time commitment:
- A two-year commitment, which can be extended for an additional two years.
- Regular board meetings are typically held five times/year on Wednesdays, usually around lunch, and can be hybrid, with some members logging in virtually from time-to-time.
- Board Members are required to sit on a committee (Advocacy, Executive, Finance, HR & Governance, IDEA, Marketing, Placemaking).
- The overall time commitment, barring unforeseen circumstances, is 25-35 hours per year.
To assure a strong mix of skill sets and diversity, the more we know about you, the better.
Once the questionnaire is completed, you will be contacted on next steps.