Governance and Ethics Committee

The following elements are also included in the mandate:

In terms of the Composition of the Council of Commissioners: (Article 143 EA)

• To assist commissioners in selecting persons (co-opted commissioners) whose competence and qualifications are considered to be useful for the administration of the school board.
• To draft the profile of a co-opted commissioner.

In terms of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Commissioners: (Article 175.1 EA)

To make recommendations to Council on the following:

• Development of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Changes, corrections or clarifications to be made to the Code of Ethics
• Appointment of the person responsible for applying the Code of Ethics
• Remuneration to be paid to the person responsible for applying the Code of Ethics
• Report on matters related to the Code of Ethics as required by the Education Act or as mandated by Council
• Promote the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and its principles at Council level

In terms of Professional Development: (Article 177.3 EA)

To make recommendations to Council on the following:

• Topics of interest to council members
• Schedule of professional development activities
• Contents of toolkit for new commissioners
• Other

As well as any other topics that Council may mandate it to review.

In terms of the Complaint Examination Procedure: (Article 220.2 EA)

To make recommendations to Council on the following:                               

• The development and periodic review of the Complaints By-Law
• The appointment of the Student Ombudsman
• The remuneration to be paid to the Student Ombudsman