Mercy Wellsprings is incorporated in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and is awaiting recognition as a charitable organization under Canadian law. The by-laws of Mercy Wellsprings govern its organization and management.
Three groups will work together to guide the work of Mercy Wellsprings:
Members = group of six who ensure that Mercy Wellsprings carries out its mission and mandate in the spirit of the foundational statement and guiding principles – it holds reserved powers
Board of Directors = group of eight to twelve directors who oversee the governance and operations of Mercy Wellsprings – appointed by the Members for set terms of office
Staff = small group of employed persons who carry out the mandate of Mercy Wellsprings – possibly an Executive Director, Director of Formation, and Executive Assistant appointed by the Board
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Seated (L-R): Sr. Elizabeth Davis, Sr. Diane Smyth, Hon. George Furey, Ms. Meghan Gardner
Standing (L-R): Mr. Brent Meade, Mr. Jim Meaney, Ms. Ann Manning