CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

Governance is the set of principles and processes that direct and control Columbia Power Corporation (Columbia Power). Governance includes:

• the relationship between the Columbia Power Board of Directors, Columbia Power management, the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), Columbia Power stakeholder and the Columbia Power shareholder (the Province),
• the division of responsibilities between the Board of Directors, management, residents and the shareholder, and
• the execution of responsibilities related to Columbia Power.

In order to carry out its mission and remain an accountable organization, Columbia Power establishes and follows sound governance principles and processes. The Board of Directors is committed to effective and responsible governance. For detailed information on Columbia Power’s governance principles and processes, please read this document(PDF 0.1 MB).

Government's Letter of Expectations - 2013/14

Goverment's Letter of Expectations - 2012/13 

Columbia Power Board of Directors

To view the Terms of Reference for the Board of Directors Click Here.

To view a list of Board attendance at meetings during 2012/2013, Click Here.

Columbia Power Board of Directors Guidelines

Columbia Power Chief Executive Officer

To view the Terms of Reference for the Chief Executive Officer Click Here.

To view the Performance Evaluation Process for the Chief Executive Officer Click Here.

Click on the links below for more information on Columbia Power governance.

Columbia Power Committee Operating Guidelines

Columbia Power Standards of Ethical Conduct for Directors

Columbia Power Terms of Reference for a Director

Columbia Power Terms of Reference for Finance and Audit Committee

• Committee Chair: Lillian White
• Committee Members: Kim Deane, Tim Stanley 

Columbia Power Terms of Reference for HR and Governance Committee

• Committee Chair: Greg Deck
• Committee Member: Lee Doney, Lillian White

Columbia Power Terms of Reference for Major Capital Projects Committee

• Committee Chair: Tim Stanley
• Committee Member: Tim Newton, Kim Deane

Columbia Power Terms of Reference for Board Chair

Columbia Power Terms of Reference for the Corporate Secretary

• Corporate Secretary: Sheana Orr 

Columbia Power Ad Hoc Committees

Inquiries should be directed to the Vice President, Human Resources at 250.304.6060.