Overview
Function
The Aurora College Board of Governors is responsible for overseeing and directing all matters respecting the management, administration, and control of Aurora College.
Jurisdiction
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department Responsible
Department of Education, Culture & Employment
Authority
Aurora College Act
Board Composition
The Aurora College Board of Governors is comprised of the following members:
(i) one instructional staff member nominated by the instructional staff; (ii) one non-instructional staff member nominated by the non-instructional staff; (iii) one student member nominated by the student council or, if there is more than one student council, the student councils; (iv) ten members recommended by the Board, at least five of which must be Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories; (v) any additional members that the Minister believes would promote the prescribed competencies.
The President of Aurora College is a non-voting member of the Board.
Alternate Members
There are no alternate members. The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternate members to the Board of Governors.
Chairperson
The Commissioner in Executive Council (i.e. _ Cabinet) shall appoint a chairperson for the Board from among the Board’s members in accordance with section 12(1) of the Aurora College Act.
Vice-Chairperson
The Board shall select a vice-chairperson from among its members in accordance with its bylaws.
Quorum
A majority of the members appointed constitutes a quorum.
Appointment Instrument
Board Members are appointed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment in accordance with section 9 of the Aurora College Act.
Term Duration
Instructional staff, non-instructional staff and student members of the Board are appointed for two years. Public members of the Board are appointed for three years.
Remuneration
A member of the Board shall be paid the prescribed remuneration and shall be reimbursed for any prescribed expenses as outlined in the Regulations.
Other Considerations
Board members are selected based on competencies for the effective, efficient and sustainable governance of Aurora College.
Prescribed competencies are outlined in the Board of Governors Regulations.
Current Membership
| Position | Appointee | Term Start | Term Expiry | Number of Terms | Appointed By | Nominating Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chair | Joe Handley | 2023-03-02 | 2026-03-01 | 1st term | The Commissioner in Executive Council (i.e. _ Cabinet) | |
| 2. Member (Student Representative) |
(Vacant - 2 year term) | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | ||||
| 3. Member (Instructional Staff Member) |
Wanda Roberts | 2023-03-02 | 2025-03-01 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 4. Member (Non-Instructional Staff Member) |
Xiaoyi Yan | 2023-03-02 | 2025-03-01 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 5. Member | Kevin Antoniak | 2023-03-02 | 2026-03-01 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 6. Member | Richard Boudreault | 2023-03-02 | 2026-03-01 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 7. Member | Tom Colosimo | 2023-03-02 | 2026-03-01 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 8. Member | Dave Hurley | 2023-03-02 | 2026-03-01 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 9. Member | Stephanie Irlbacher-Fox | 2023-03-02 | 2026-03-01 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 10. Member | Grant Hood | 2023-05-25 | 2026-04-24 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 11. Member | Rebecca Plotner | 2023-03-02 | 2026-03-01 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 12. Member | Jack Rowe | 2023-03-02 | 2026-03-01 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 13. Member | Lorraine Tordiff | 2023-03-02 | 2026-03-01 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment |