The Governance Committee shall be responsible for reviewing and maintaining bylaws and improving the functioning of the organization including credibility and financial stability by furthering good corporate governance practice. The Governance Committee keeps all governance documents up to date and ensures that they are in conformance with any actions or decisions taken by the Board, Executive Committee or any other committees. Governance documents include:
- Bylaws
- Governance Manual
- Policies and Procedures
- Committee Handbook
The Governance Committee acts as the final arbiter for challenges to policies and procedures outlined in the governance documents and, when requested, acts in an advisory role to Board and committees regarding the impact decisions will have on the governance documents.