The Canadian Initiative for Elder Planning Studies rely on expert research and current data to provide its members and clients with extreme customer satisfaction.  As such, the Executive have drawn from the graduates of the Elder Planning Counselor Course, those individuals who can act in an advisory role.  These candidates are drawn to the Board from across the nation.  They volunteer to serve and provide information, advice and commentary on CIEPS Best Practices.  This Board is comprised of individuals who commit to serve for a two year term, with one half of the Board being filled every twelve months to promote diversity, originality and foresight.  Each Board Member must be a Graduate of the Elder Planning Counselor Course.  Board Meetings are held at the call of the Chair, at least once quarterly.  Board Members serve without stipend and are bound by the Code of Ethics of our designation.