Understanding directors' liability issues
Audio interview with Adam Aptowitzer and Nicole Zummach
June 18, 2007
Every charitable organization is governed by a board of directors, but these people aren't just figureheads. They are ultimately responsible for the success or failure of the nonprofit they serve. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains what directors are actually liable for, what happens to a director who is found liable, and what protections organizations can put in place for their directors.
Understanding directors' liability issues (MP3)
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Run time: 11:31 minutes
External Resources:
Canada Revenue Agency - Information about directors and trustees
Drache Charity Insights Newsletter
