Governance Evolution

We continue to evolve APEGS’ governance structure to ensure appropriate lines of sight between committees and the council. The goals in realigning governing committees are to minimize redundancy in decisions, better manage the flow and timing of information, and improve transparency.

Currently, the council, which is comprised of elected members plus two public appointees, has three boards report to it – the Regulatory Board, the Professionalism Board, and the Governance Board. Each board has its own committees with volunteers. Committees submit recommendations through the appropriate board, which are then submitted to the council.

The next step on our governance journey is to distinguish committees as either operational or governance and align them accordingly. For example, operational committees, such as the Academic Review Committee and Experience Review Committee, would report to the executive director and registrar and staff who deliver the day-to-day operations. The governance committees and functions, such as the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Nominating Committee, would answer the council.

Since the council would have a clear line of sight to the governance committees, the Governance Board would be stood down. APEGS anticipates these changes to occur following the annual meeting in May 2024. APEGS will work on the operational structure in 2024 and 2025 with the intent to implement changes following the annual meeting in May 2025. This phased-in approach aligns with the evolving clarity regarding the roles and responsibilities of the council, executive director and registrar, and volunteers.