Board Composition, Succession & Responsibility

 

Guideline 1 - Board Composition & Succession Response

a) The board is made up of individuals who, collectively, have the required competencies and personal attributes to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

b) Unless specified otherwise in the governing legislation, board
members are independent from management and have no material interest in the organization.
c) The board has a committee that develops director selection criteria and identifies and evaluates potential candidates.

d) The board has a competency matrix that is updated annually and when vacancies arise. The competency matrix is used to identify competency “gaps” on the board and direct the search for new candidates.

e) The board has a board succession plan to recommend to Government the orderly turnover of directors.

f) The board publishes the name, appointment term and a
comprehensive biography for each director.

Guideline 2 - Board Responsibilities Reponse

a) The board publishes a charter that details its roles and responsibilities and the governance processes used to fulfill them.

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2011