Name
Board of Governors
Chair
Appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council
Board Members
Post-Secondary Learning Act, Section 44
The Board of a polytechnic institution shall consist of the following members:
- The following persons appointed by the Minister:
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10 persons, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, one of whom shall be designated as chair
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The president of the polytechnic institute
General Powers and Duties
The Board shall
Post-Secondary Learning Act, Section 60
- Manage and operate the public post-secondary institution in accordance with its mandate
- Develop, manage and operate, alone or in co-operation with any person or organization, programs, services and facilities for the educational or cultural advancement of the people of Alberta
- Establish admission requirements for the students of the public post-secondary institution other than students in the apprenticeship programs under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act
- Make and publish rules
- respecting the enrolment of students to take courses, programs of study or training provided by the board
- governing the taking of courses, programs of study or training provided by the board
Post-Secondary Learning Act, Section 60
Frequency of Meetings
Meetings are normally held quarterly.
Accountability of Board
Business Plan:
Each year, a board must prepare and approve a business plan that includes:
- the budget
- any other information required by the Minister
The business plan must be submitted to the Minister on or before the date specified by the Minister.
Post-Secondary Learning Act, Section 78
Annual Report
Each year a board must prepare and submit to the Minister a report that includes:
- the audited financial statements for the preceding fiscal year
- any other information the Minister requests
The annual report must be submitted to the Minister on or before the date specified by the Minister.
Post-Secondary Learning Act, Section 79