Section 2 – Roles and Responsibilities

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Section 2 – Roles and Responsibilities

CRA'S BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

OVERVIEW

Board of Management (Board) Composition

  • 15 Directors
    • The Commissioner
    • The Chair
    • 10 provincial nominees
    • 1 territorial nominee
    • 2 federal nominees
Board of Management (Board) Composition
Nominees The Chair
  • Appointed by Governor in Council (GIC) to serve "at pleasure", not more than three year term, no more than three terms
  • Appointed by Governor in Council (GIC) to serve "at pleasure", not more than five year term, no more than two terms
  • Must preside at meetings of the Board of Management, exercise powers or duties assigned by by-law of the Agency (The by-laws also apply to other directors)
  • Three Board members' terms will end in 2015 and two in 2016.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT ROLE

General

  • Oversees the organization and administration of the Agency and the management of its resources, services, property, personnel and contracts
  • Approves corporate business plan
  • May advise Minister of National Revenue on matters that relate to the general administration and enforcement of program legislation

Practical

  • Oversight of the management of the organization, assets, and administration of the matters under the Agency's jurisdiction
    • "Stewardship" role similar to that of Boards in Crown and private corporations
    • Challenge function: must satisfy themselves that Agency is properly managing exercise of its authorities
  • However, responsibility for day-to-day management rests with the Commissioner and his officials

Limitations

  • May not direct Commissioner or an employee in the exercise of statutory power/duty/function or the administration or enforcement of program legislation
  • Not authorized to be provided with personal/business information or information obtained under program legislation

DIRECTORS: FIDUCIARY OBLIGATIONS

Directors must act honestly and in good faith with a view to best interests of the Agency.

  • Compliance with a direction issued by the Minister is deemed to be in the best interests of the Agency

Not liable for a breach of duty which occurs by reason only of an act or omission of another person in respect of a matter on which the Board may not direct.

For example, if relying in good faith on:

  • Financial statements represented in a report by AG or authorized employee of the Agency as fairly reflecting Agency's financial condition; or
  • Report of an accountant, lawyer, notary or other professional whose profession leads credibility.
  • The Board holds in-person meetings four times per year and regular teleconferences.
  • For 2014-2015, the expenses relating to the Board's activities was approximately $1M. Regular Board members receive an annual retainer of $7,300-$8,600 and a per diem of $475-$550 in accordance with Privy Council Office guidelines that govern Governor in Council appointments. The Board Chair and Committee Chairs receive a higher retainer and per diem.
    BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEMBERSHIP
    Nominated by Name Date of Original Appointment
    (Re-appointment Dates)    		 End Date of Term Length of Term Renewal Possible
    New Brunswick Robert ManningFootnote 1 March 1, 2012 Feb. 28, 2015 3 years YES
    Alberta Myles BourkeFootnote 1 June 2, 2006
    (September 9, 2009)
    (October 4, 2012)    		 Oct. 3, 2015 3 years NO
    Territories (NWT) Margaret MelhornFootnote 1 November 1, 2012 Oct. 31, 2015 3 years NO
    Federal Fauzia Lalani April 11, 2008
    (June 18, 2010)
    (June 18, 2013)    		 June 17, 2016 3 years NO
    Newfoundland & Labrador Richard Daw June 18, 2010
    (June 18, 2013)    		 June 17, 2016 3 years YES
    Federal Richard Thorpe October 1, 2013 Sept. 30, 2017 4 years YES
    Saskatchewan Norman Halldorson July 30, 2008
    (December 1, 2011)
    (December 1, 2014)    		 Nov. 30, 2017 3 years NO
    Federal Joyce Sumara December 1, 2014 Nov. 30, 2017 3 years YES
    Manitoba Rossana Buonpensiere December 1, 2014 Nov. 30, 2017 3 years YES
    Nova Scotia Susan Hayes March 5, 2015 Mar. 4, 2018 3 years YES
    Quebec Francine Martel-Vaillancourt March 26, 2015 Mar. 25, 2018 3 years YES
    British Columbia Mark Dwor May 28, 2015 May 27, 2018 3 years YES
    Ontario Todd McCarthy June 18, 2015 June 17, 2018 3 years YES
    Prince Edward Island Gerard Fitzpatrick September 9, 2009
    (November 1, 2012)
    (November 1, 2015)    		 Oct. 31, 2018 3 years NO


Table note

Footnote 1

Terms for three members have expired; members continue to serve beyond the end of term until a replacement is appointed.

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Date modified:
2016-03-08