Board of Governors

Mandate

Name

Board of Governors

Chair

Appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council

Board Members

• Chair appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council
• The following persons appointed by the Minister:
  • 2 students nominated by the council of the students association
  • 2 academic staff members nominated by the academic staff association
  • 1 member of the non-academic staff who is not engaged in the administration of the technical institute nominated by the non-academic staff association
• Not more than 11 persons appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, in addition to the chair
• The president of the technical institute

Post-Secondary Learning Act, Section 44

General Powers and Duties

The Board shall

• Manage and operate the public post-secondary institution in accordance with its mandate
• Develop, manage and operate, alone or in co-operation with any person or organization, programs, services and facilities for the educational or cultural advancement of the people of Alberta
• Establish admission requirements for the students of the public post-secondary institution other than students in the apprenticeship programs under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act
• Make and publish rules
  • respecting the enrolment of students to take courses, programs of study or training provided by the board
  • governing the taking of courses, programs of study or training provided by the board

Post-Secondary Learning Act, Section 60

Frequency of Meetings

Meetings are normally held quarterly.

Accountability of Board

Business Plan:
Each year, a board must prepare and approve a business plan that includes:

• the budget
• any other information required by the Minister

Post-Secondary Learning Act, Section 78

Annual Report

Each year a board must prepare and submit to the Minister a report that includes:

• the audited financial statements for the preceding fiscal year
• any other information the Minister requests

Post-Secondary Learning Act, Section 79