Composition and Operations

The Committee shall be composed of at least two members or more appointed by the Board, with one member designated as Chair. The Committee shall meet at least four times each year or at the call of the
Chair. The Committee may invite other board members and members of the CAPG to attend meetings and assist in the discussion and consideration of the business of the Committee.

Duties and Responsibilities

Subject to the powers and duties of the Board, the Committee shall:

• Establish strategic direction to CAPG staff for activities and initiatives that ensure active engagement of existing and potential CAPG members
• Provide strategic advice to the CAPG Board of Directors on issues related to member relations and engagement
• Establish strategic direction for CAPG advocacy at the provincial and national level throughout the year
• Monitor federal and provincial government policy and direction on issues affecting police governance
• Provide direction for effective lobby activities for CAPG staff and Board of Directors
• Identify and build relationships with federal and provincial partners on issues affecting police governance

Accountability

• The Committee shall ensure their strategy is conducted through a “Police Governance Lens”
• The Committee shall review the terms of reference annually and make recommendations to the Board as required
• The Committee shall keep a record of its meetings and the Chair will provide oral/written reports to the Board, or other reports to the Board as requested, on governance matters relative to the Board and CAPG

Authority

The Committee has no authority to bind the Board or the CAPG without the knowledge and support of the Board of Directors.