Roles and Responsibilities

 Functions of the Board

Gildan Activewear Inc. – Corporate Governance (2009 Globe and Mail Boards Games Winner)
Responsibilities of the Board and its Committees

Potash Corporation (2010 Governance Gavel Awards - Best Practices in Shareholder Engagement and 2009 Globe and Mail Board Games)
Functions of the Board

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (2009 Globe and Mail Board Games)
Responsibilities of the Board

Ontario Hospital Association (OHA)
The Guide to Good Governance: Not-for-Profits and Charitable Organizations

United Way – Board Development
Board Responsibilities
Board Models

 Position Descriptions

Potash Corporation (2010 Governance Gavel Awards - Best Practices in Shareholder Engagement and 2009 Globe and Mail Board Games)
Chair of the Board of Directors

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (2009 Globe and Mail Board Games)
Chairman of the Board
Corporate Secretary

TD Bank Financial Group (2009 Globe and Mail Board Games)
Role of the Chairman of the Board
Position Description for Directors

OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System)
Board and Director Competencies (#9)
Board Chair Role Description (#10)
Board Member Role Description (#11)

United Way – Board Development
Sample Job Descriptions

Ontario Ministry of Government Services – Agency Governance Tools for Operational Enterprise and Operational Service Agencies
Position Description – Chair
Position Description – Vice-Chair
Position Description – Member

Ontario Ministry of Government Services – Agency Governance Tools for Regulatory and Adjudicative Agencies
Position Description – Chair
Position Description – Vice-Chair
Position Description – Member

 Director Evaluation and Remuneration

Gildan Activewear Inc. – Corporate Governance (2009 Globe and Mail Boards Games Winner)
Director Compensation

Potash Corporation (2010 Governance Gavel Awards - Best Practices in Shareholder Engagement and 2009 Globe and Mail Board Games)
Performance Evaluation and Compensation

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (2009 Globe and Mail Board Games)
Composition, Meeting Arrangements, Remuneration and Indemnification

Government of Alberta – Agency Governance Secretariat
Board/Director Evaluation
Remuneration
Term Limits

Government of Saskatchewan – Regional Health Authorities
Board Evaluation Tool
RHA Board Remuneration

OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System)
Board and Individual Director Evaluation (#13)
Director Remuneration and Expenses #22

Ontario Ministry of Government Services – Agency Governance Tools for Operational Enterprise and Operational Service Agencies
Core Competencies – Chair
Core Competencies – Vice-Chair
Core Competencies – Member

Ontario Ministry of Government Services – Agency Governance Tools for Regulatory and Adjudicative Agencies
Core Competencies – Chair
Core Competencies – Vice-Chair
Core Competencies – Member

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