There are three board committees established by our board. Board committees focus on specific issues and provide the board with assessments and recommendations to assist with its decisions. They are made up of at least three board directors, plus a non-voting membership consisting of selected members of the board, executive and employees. Each committee has terms of reference outlining its authority and responsibility.
Governance and Human Resources Committee
This committee provides a focus on governance and human resources that will enhance Fraser Health’s performance by:
assessing and making recommendations to the Board regarding Board and Committee effectiveness, and
assisting the Board in fulfilling its obligations relating to human resources and compensation matters.
Finance and Audit Committee
This committee is responsible to the Board, of the Fraser Health Authority, for all financial matters including:
reviewing and examining of all financial objectives, policies, programs and practices that are required to provide sound financial management and to safeguard assets;
reviewing of the audited financial statements of the Fraser Health Authority prior to submission to the Board and to provide the auditors with a means of access to the Board in order to preserve their independence in their relationship with Management.
Quality Performance Committee
This committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibility to ensure excellent quality of patient, client, resident care throughout the Health Authority by:
ensuring that the Fraser Health Authority’s Leadership Team establishes an appropriate patient, client, resident-centered and performance-based quality culture;
providing support, input and governance as the Fraser Health Authority’s Leadership Team establishes and monitors performance targets, standards of care and service, guidelines and policies for patients, clients and residents, while reducing associated risks; and
advising the Board on the Health Authority’s progress and population health performance.
Terms of Reference
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