Governance Continuum

May 2024 Update

We continue to evolve APEGS’ governance structure to ensure lines of sight and transparency between the council direction and the work of the committees is clearer. The goals in realigning governing committees are to minimize redundancy in decisions, better manage the flow and timing of information, and improve transparency.

In 2023, work was done to distinguish committees as either operational or governing and align them appropriately. We introduced our observations and recommendations at the September volunteer event in Regina, received feedback and incorporated them into the next iteration. Progress continued throughout 2023 with amending committee terms of reference and establishing composition to begin after the 2024 annual meeting.

As a result, after the 2024 annual meeting, the Governance Board and Professionalism Board were stood down, the Environment and Sustainability Committee and Equity and Diversity Committee were merged to create a Public Accountability Advisory Group, and the Governance Committee was formed. The committees that once reported to the Governance Board or Professionalism Board now report to the council.

We are continuing to review the best approach to the Professional Development Committee and Awards Committee, and for the work of the Regulatory Board and its associated committees. We anticipate the next phase to be worked through in 2024 and implemented late in 2024. This phased-in approach aligns with the evolving clarity regarding the roles and responsibilities of the council, executive director and registrar, and volunteers.

Click here for the current governance organizational chart.

December 2023

We continue to evolve APEGS’ governance structure to ensure appropriate lines of sight between committees and the council. The goals in realigning governing committees are to minimize redundancy in decisions, better manage the flow and timing of information, and improve transparency.

Currently, the council, which is comprised of elected members plus two public appointees, has three boards report to it – the Regulatory Board, the Professionalism Board, and the Governance Board. Each board has its own committees with volunteers. Committees submit recommendations through the appropriate board, which are then submitted to the council.

The next step on our governance journey is to distinguish committees as either operational or governance and align them accordingly. For example, operational committees, such as the Academic Review Committee and Experience Review Committee, would report to the executive director and registrar and staff who deliver the day-to-day operations. The governance committees and functions, such as the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Nominating Committee, would answer the council.

Since the council would have a clear line of sight to the governance committees, the Governance Board would be stood down. APEGS anticipates these changes to occur following the annual meeting in May 2024. APEGS will work on the operational structure in 2024 and 2025 with the intent to implement changes following the annual meeting in May 2025. This phased-in approach aligns with the evolving clarity regarding the roles and responsibilities of the council, executive director and registrar, and volunteers.