CRNS Policy Governance

The policies that govern the position of the Executive Director generally fall under the association’s strategic ends and also set parameters around risk. The policies were developed over a number of years and are reviewed annually by the CRNS Council. The CRNS’s Executive Director is responsible for reporting back to Council against these policies on a regular basis.

CRNS Council Policies

There are three types of policies:

1. Strategic Objectives

Mission, Vision, Strategic Objectives & Values

2. Council Policies

2.1 Council Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy

2.2 Integrity Assurance Policy

2.3 Investment Policy

2.4 In-Camera Sessions Policy

2.5 Council Communications Policy

2.6 Appeals Policy

2.7 NP Scope of Practice Policy

2.8 Council Expense Policy

2.9 Investment in Governance Policy

3. Council Charters & Committees

3.1 Council Charter

3.2 Council Chair Charter

3.3 Committee Chair Charter

3.4 Audit and Finance Committee Charter

3.5 Executive Director Charter and Delegation of Authorities

3.6 Governance and Human Resources Committee Charter

3.7 Legislation and Bylaws Committee Charter

3.8 NEPAC Charter

3.9 Nominations Committee Charter

Recent Policy Developments

Document Definitions and Descriptions

The Document Definitions and Descriptions chart introduces the definition of Council Policy as a strategy for providing practice direction for members with a commitment to transparency of these policies with our members, stakeholders and the public. The chart describes where the authority for each document type originates, consultation that’s required, level of communication required with council, and detail such as the level of enforceability of each document type.

Document Definitions and Descriptions Detailed Chart