Board Governance Policies

A.2.5.9 Board Committees Terms of Reference

Approved/revised: December 9, 2002

The Board requires Terms of Reference, as part of the policy package, when creating an entity that has a governance relationship with the Board. The Terms of Reference may be subject to changes upon review of the entity being created.

Attachment 1:  Executive Committee Terms of Reference

NAME:  Executive Committee

MANDATE:  (1) The Executive Committee will act on behalf of the Board in emergency or urgent situations.

(2) The Executive Committee will work with the President between Board meetings to provide guidance and advice including future Board Agenda items.

(3) The Executive Committee will speak publicly on behalf of the Board when required.

(4) The Executive Committee will hear and recommend on staff appeals to the Board as required.

MEMBERSHIP:  The Executive Committee comprises of

   the Board Chair

   the Board Vice-Chair

   two other voting Board members, appointed by the Board

CHAIR:  The Executive Committee will be chaired by the Board Chair.

AUTHORITY:  The Executive Committee is empowered to act on behalf of the Board. Executive Committee decisions will be ratified by the Board at its next regular meeting.

MEETINGS:  The Executive Committee will meet on an "as needed" basis at the call of the Board Chair.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:  The President will provide support to the Executive Committee.

ALLIANCES: