Policy 9: Board Representatives

The Board will give consideration to naming representatives to various external committees, agencies and organizations.  Such representation is established at the discretion of the Board to facilitate the exchange of information on matters of mutual concern and/or to discuss possible agreements between the Division and other organizations.

The Board will determine the terms of reference for each representative.  The Superintendent may appoint resource personnel to work with the representative(s) and shall determine the roles, responsibilities and reporting requirements of resource personnel.

The following committees/organizations will have a Board representative as identified at the annual organization meeting of the Board:

1. Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) Zone 2/3
   1. Purpose:
      1. Represent the Board at meetings of ASBA Zone 2/3
   2. Powers and Duties
      1. Attend ASBA Zone 2/3 meetings.
      2. Represent the Board’s position and interests at the Zone level.
      3. Communicate to the Board at the next regular meeting the work of ASBA Zone 2/3 or sooner as circumstances are required.
   3. Membership
      1. One (1) Trustee and one (1) alternate
   4. Meetings
      1. As called by ASBA Zone 2/3
2. Public School Boards Association of Alberta (PSBAA)
   1. Purpose:
      1. Represent the Board at meetings of the Public School Boards Council (PSBC)
   2. Powers and Duties
      1. Attend PSBC and PSBAA meetings.
      2. Represent the Board’s position and interests at the PSBC meetings.
      3. Communicate to the board at the next regular meeting with work of PSBC, or sooner as circumstances are required.
   3. Membership
      1. One (1) Trustee and one (1) alternate
   4. Meetings
      1. As called by PSBC/PSBAA