Governance Committee

The Governance Committee has responsibility for the succession planning and recruitment of community-at-large members aligned with necessary skills, experience and representation including recommendations to the board of chairs and membership of standing committees. The Committee ensures committee mandates remain relevant and effective, and ensures orientation and training of governors.

The Committee has oversight of the process for the evaluation of Board and Committee performance and the governance structures and practices of the Board.  The Committee also evaluates, on behalf of the Board, the performance of the President and Vice-Chancellor and reviews compensation and conditions of employment.


  • The Chair of the Governance Committee is Murray Gamble.
  • The Secretary to the Committee is Sarah Willey-Thomas.

Governance Committee - Membership

Last Updated: 1 May 2023

Constituency Name
Community-at-Large Russell Hiscock
John Saabas
Jagdeep Singh Bachher
Michael Ashmore
Teresa Fortney
Murray Gamble [Chair]
Aubrey Basdeo

Governance Committee - Meeting Dates

2023-2024 Meeting Dates

Date Time Place
May 24, 2023 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Zoom
October 17, 2023 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Zoom
November 30, 2023 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Zoom
January 23, 2024 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Zoom
March 26, 2024 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Zoom 

2024-2025 Meeting Dates

Date Time Place
June 4, 2024 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Zoom
October 15, 2024 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Zoom
January 21, 2025 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Zoom
March 25, 2025 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Zoom