The Commission is governed by a Board of Directors that sets strategic direction and ensures the Commission’s operations are accountable, transparent and in line with its strategic priorities.
The Board of Directors receives a yearly list of the Provincial Government’s guiding principles and priorities in a Mandate Letter from the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. This letter outlines specific priorities to be incorporated in the Commission’s goals, objectives and performance measures of the Commission’s Service Plan.
Long-term plans are also regularly reviewed by the Board of Directors. Under section two of the Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA), the Board has the power to enact regulations it considers necessary, appropriate and effective.
A section of OGAA also contains the Board’s Mandate and Charter, outlining governance practice and principles, information on committees, conduct and qualifications, operating procedures, and Board compensation.
Board Documents
Standing Committees
The Board has three standing committees to better enable it to fulfill its oversight responsibilities as follows:
Audit Committee
The mandate of the audit committee includes the review of financial reporting and disclosure, financial management, risk and controls, internal and external auditor activities; compliance with applicable laws and other matters as assigned to it by the Board.
The audit committee is comprised of the following members:
- Chris Hayman (Chair)
- Al Hurd
- Margie Parikh
- Steve Kinsey
Governance and Human Resources Committee
The mandate of the Governance and Human Resources Committee (GHRC) includes the review of matters related to board governance, CEO and executive, human resource management, organizational health and safety, and other human resource related matters assigned to it by the Board.
The GHRC is comprised of the following members:
- Margie Parikh (Chair)
- Al Hurd
- Al Ritchie
- Cheryl Tobias
- Chris Hayman
- Patrick Kelly
- Steven Kinsey
Regulatory Committee
The mandate of the Regulatory Committee is to review matters related to the Commission's regulatory framework implementation and effectiveness and other matters as may be assigned by the Board.
The Committee is comprised of the following members:
- Cheryl Tobias (Chair)
- Al Ritchie
- Patrick Kelly
- Paul Jeakins