GP 22: Council and Committees Performance Review Framework
| Policy Number: |
GP 22 |
Approve Date: |
June 2025 |
| Review Frequency: |
Triennial |
*May be reviewed earlier as required |
1. Source of Authority
The Council and Committees Performance Review Framework is established under Bylaw 3.
2. Establishment
The authority is delegated from Council via Bylaw 3.
3. Duties and Responsibilities
The Leadership Review and Governance Committee (LRGC) is responsible for the facilitation of this evaluation process and the development of subsequent development plans as outlined in its Charter. The following principles of performance oversight must be followed by LRGC:
3.1. Collaboration
3.1.1. Performance oversight of Council and committees must be a collaborative process that provides opportunity for input from Council, senior staff who interact with Council and committees, and in some instances, external stakeholders. Interviews with individual Council and committee members and relevant stakeholders are part of this collaborative process.
3.1.2. Council and committee members must be supported in this process, and they will have access to the LRGC for direction and support as desired throughout the evaluation process.
3.2. Strategic Alignment
Performance oversight must be linked with the strategic priorities of the mandate of the organization.
3.3. Evaluation Period
3.3.1. Performance will be assessed annually and based on the charters of Council and committees, and any development goals established at the beginning of the year.
3.3.2. Council and committees are committed to continuous feedback and evaluation. With this in mind, they will set aside sufficient time in their meetings, throughout the year, for evaluation.
3.4. Metrics
The metrics used to evaluate performance will be established based on the charters and other policies enacted by the College and/or the Act. Metrics from agreed Council and/or committee development plans will also be included.
3.5. Evaluation Process
3.5.1. Annually the LRGC will prepare an evaluation plan for the College’s Council and committees. The LRGC will prepare this in consultation with the Chair and/or Vice Chair of Council and committee Chairs. Council and LRGC will agree on the scope and methodology of evaluations to be conducted each year.
3.5.2. The plan will include:
3.5.2.1. The suggested timing of the evaluations.
3.5.2.2. Any special issues or development needs the LRGC recommends be included in the current evaluation.
3.5.2.3. A budget recommendation.
3.5.3. Once presented to and approved by Council, the LRGC will:
3.5.3.1. Circulate the plan to the Chairs of committees for information.
3.5.3.2. Recruit an external governance expert to assist with the evaluation process.
3.5.3.3. Conduct the evaluation process together with the external governance expert.
3.5.4. When the evaluation process is completed, the LRGC will:
3.5.4.1. Prepare a report outlining the findings of the evaluation for Council and committees for Council’s consideration. The report will include recommendations for learning and development, based on Council’s Charter and the Council member’s Charter.
3.5.4.2. Provide the Chair and/or Vice Chair of Council with the evaluation results for individual Council members and committee Chairs for feedback.
3.5.4.3. Provide the Chairs of committees with the evaluation results for individual committee members for feedback.
3.5.5. With the support of the LRGC, Council will monitor progress of the evaluation process including the implementation of any recommended improvements.