Board Policies

Section I - Ends

Purpose, commitments and values

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Research

Intellectual property

HSN donor recognition and naming

 

Section II - Provide for Excellent Management

CEO succession

Joint policy

Global executive limitations

Executive direction

Executive compensation

Chief of staff direction

Chief of staff succession

Process for the appointment of the Chief Nursing Officer

 

Section III - Ensure Program Quality and Effectiveness

Quality of care and safety

Utilization management

Patient relations process

Quality of care committees

Risk management

Privacy and security of information

Whistle blowing

 

Section IV - Ensure Financial Viability

Financial objectives, planning and performance

Board delegation of signing authority

External audit and services

Borrowing

Asset Protection

Investment Policy Statement

 

Section VA - Governance Policy Framework

Governance policy framework

Principles of governance and board accountability

Roles and responsibilities of the board of directors 

Roles and responsibilities of the individual directors

Directors acknowledgement

Guidlines for the selection of directors

Board size and composition

Board standing & ad-hoc committees

Position description for the chair

Position description for the vice chair and chair elect 

Position description for a committee chair

Position description for treasurer

Membership in the corporation

 

Section VB - Governance Process

Nomination process

Code of conduct

Board orientation 

Ongoing director education

Committee and task force principles

Board and board standing committee work plan

Board plenary session

Board evaluation

Delegations/deputations to Board of Directors and Committees

Political contributions

Legal duties and protections of directors

Removal of a director

Closed session

Media policy 

Consent agenda

Conflict of Interest

Procedures for votes by email

 

Section VI - Build Relationships

Support and relationship with Foundation  

Relationship with the volunteer association 

Relationship with the city 

Relationship with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health (North), Indigenous Communities, and the Northeast

Board commitment to the Connecting Care Act, 2019