Board
The AGLC is an agent of the Government
of Alberta and consists of a Board and a Corporation. The Board
is responsible for reflecting government's direction through
policy and regulatory matters.
Members of the current AGLC Board
are:
The responsibilities of the AGLC
Board are set out in Section 12 of the Gaming
and Liquor Act. These responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that the powers and duties of the organization are
appropriately carried out;
- Establishing the policies of the organization; and
- Conducting hearings and
making decisions respecting licences and registrations.
Specifically, the Board has three major areas of responsibility
in its governance role for the Corporation:
- Policy responsibilities
- Regulatory responsibilities, as exercised through Administrative
Tribunals; and
- Monitoring responsibilities.
Policy Responsibilities
The Board plays a significant role in developing policy and
advising the Minister responsible for the Gaming and Liquor
Act on policy matters. The Board is engaged early in the
process of policy development both through the strategic planning
process and through consultation with stakeholders and partners.
The Board may receive policy direction from the Minister responsible
for the AGLC and, in turn, provide policy recommendations to
the Minister.
Regulatory Responsibilities
The Board’s regulatory responsibilities are prescribed
by legislation. In its regulatory role, the Board functions as
an administrative tribunal. Within the limits of its legislative
jurisdiction, the Board conducts hearings, develops and applies
policies and rules, and makes decisions on gaming and liquor
licences and registrations.
When conducting hearings, the Board has the powers, privileges
and immunities of a commissioner under the Public Inquiries
Act. As a result, the Board may hold an inquiry into any
matter related to the Gaming and Liquor Act.
Monitoring Responsibilities
In its monitoring responsibilities, the Board is primarily
concerned with ensuring that the Commission performs its duties.
The Board ensures that appropriate monitoring and control systems
are in place and that the AGLC’s financial reports are
of high integrity. The primary vehicle for performing this function
is the Board’s Audit Committee.
In addition, the Board oversees and monitors the administration
of the organization by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The
CEO ensures that policies of the Board are implemented and advises
and informs the Board on the operating affairs of the organization.
The Internal Audit office operates under a mandate approved
by the Audit Committee. The independence of the Internal Audit
office is assured as the Audit Committee has the responsibility
for the hiring, compensation and performance reviews of the Director.
The Audit Committee also has a direct relationship with the Auditor
General for the Province of Alberta.
Board Sub-Committees
Four sub-committees assist the Board with its policy, regulatory,
and monitoring responsibilities: the Audit Committee, the Corporate
Governance and Stakeholders Committee, the Finance and Strategy
Committee and the Human Resources Committee.
The Audit Committee is responsible for monitoring
the organization’s financial controls, financial reporting
and disclosure, as well as monitoring organizational risks and
mitigation processes.
The committee approves the annual audit plan of the Internal
Audit office and monitors the resulting reports. The committee
successfully completed all duties assigned to it during 2008-09.
The Corporate Governance and Stakeholders Committee is
responsible for establishing, monitoring and reviewing the Board’s
corporate governance processes and establishing a process for
monitoring the relations of the organization and the Board and
their many stakeholder groups and partners. The committee reviews
and recommends the approval of all good corporate governance
practices, and the Code of Conduct and Ethics which guide Board
members in making fair, effective, and impartial decisions.
The Finance and Strategy Committee monitors
the organization’s budget and business and strategic planning
processes, ensuring that the budget and business plan reflect
the policies, objectives, and initiatives approved by the Board.
The committee monitors the financial health of the organization
and its performance and reviews and recommends approval of the
organization’s annual budget which is approved by the Board.
The Human Resources Committee is responsible
for overseeing corporate human resource matters. The committee
will ensure that the duties of the Chief Executive Officer and
Board staff are appropriately carried out. It will also monitor
the Board member recruitment process.
Under legislation, the AGLC Board is required to take policy
direction from the Solicitor General and develop strategies and
plans for that policy direction to be effectively implemented.
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