Governance Committee

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General mandate

The Governance Committee is responsible for developing governance procedures for RDÉE Prince Edward Island and ensuring that implemented policies and procedures are respected. It also ensures the ongoing training of the Board of Directors and its subcommittees.

Function
  • In order to maintain the independence of the Committee members in their oversight role of the RDÉE Î.-P.-É.'s business conduct, the Governance Committee reports to the Board of Directors and makes suggestions and recommendations to it. This Committee is a permanent committee.
  • The Committee shall consist of three members, preferably from the Board of Directors. If an insufficient number of individuals on the Board possess the required qualifications, the Committee may recruit members from outside the Board.
  • The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall have the right to attend all Committee meetings ex officio.
  • If necessary, the Committee may invite employees, other advisors, governance experts, or external individuals to attend some of its meetings, either as observers or to offer advice or suggestions.
  • The Committee members meet as needed, but at least twice a year.
  • The committee chairman will set the schedule, location, and agenda for the meetings.
  • One of the committee members will prepare minutes from the meetings.
Selection criteria

It is preferable that committee members have some knowledge of governance as well as policy and procedure development.

Term of office

Members are appointed by the Board of Directors for a term of two years.

Specific mandates of the Governance Committee
  • The Governance Committee will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures to ensure the proper governance of RDÉE.

    • Representation of candidates for the council (sectors related to the economic mandate of RDÉE Î.-P.-É.)

    • Skills profiles of board members,

    • Code of Conduct, Ethics, Confidentiality, and Conflict of Interest for Board Members,

    • Board Member Training,

    • Any other area related to the organization's governance identified by the board.

    • The permanent committee will review any policies, procedures, statutes, or regulations before they are presented to the board of directors.

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