College Board

Role of the Board

Institutional Boards (Board of Directors) occupy a central position in the governance of all public sector organizations. The Douglas College Board acts on behalf of the public and oversees the affairs of the institution (including property, revenue and expenditures) performing functions consistent with the College and Institute Act that the Board considers advisable for the proper administration and advancement of the institution. The Board focuses on policy and strategic leadership rather than administrative detail. It develops and maintains a clear distinction between Board and presidential roles. For information on current members, meeting schedules, minutes and other College Board matters please refer to the links on the left.

Board Composition - Douglas College

The composition of the Douglas College Board is legislated under section 9 of the College and Institute Act, and includes:

1. eight or more persons appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council,
2. one person on the faculty of the institution and elected by the faculty members,
3. two students elected by the students,
4. one person who is part of the support staff and elected by the support staff,
5. the President, and
6. the Chair of the Education Council.

For the link to the College and Institute Act click here .

Appointment Process

The Board Resourcing and Development Office (a division of the Office of the Premier) is responsible for establishing guidelines for all provincial appointments to agencies and monitors the process to ensure that all appointments are made on merit following an open, transparent and consistent appointment process. For the link to the Public Agencies Appointment Process, Advertised Vacancies, How to Apply and Corporate Governance (the Best Practice Guidelines - February 2005, the Governance and Disclosure Guidelines for Governing Boards of British Columbia Public Sector Organizations) click here .

In the case of appointments by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Minister of Advanced Education recommends an appointment of a candidate to fill a vacancy.

Election Process

The rules for the election of Faculty, Support Staff and Student representatives to the Board can be obtained from the Registrar's Office.

Term of Office

Under normal circumstances, persons shall be appointed for a term of one year and eligible for reappointment for two further terms of two years and three years respectively, for a total of six years.

Members of the Board elected by faculty and support staff serve three-year terms and may be elected to further terms. Student members serve one-year terms and may be elected to further terms. The President and Chair of Education Council are non-voting members (ex officio).