Board Committees

In accordance and Section 7 of the Board Procedures policy, the Peel Police Service Board has established three (3) standing committees.

Committee Mandate and Responsibilities:

1. Executive Oversight

(a) The Human Resources Committee has the authority to review and determine performance goals, remuneration and working conditions for senior executive roles within the Peel Regional Police Service, including the Chief of Police and the Executive Director of the Board.

(b) The Human Resources Committee will review and determine remuneration and working conditions for Deputy Chiefs of Police and excluded positions under s.220 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, in consultation with the Chief of Police.

2. Employee Engagement

(a) The Human Resources Committee will review confidential surveys on employee morale, culture, engagement, and satisfaction in consultation with the Chief of Police.

3. HR Programs Oversight

(a) The Human Resources Committee will discuss engagement initiatives and HR programs for hiring, training, retention and promotion in consultation with the Chief of Police, and will review the Peel Regional Police Service’s performance in this regard.

(b) The Human Resources Committee will review, approve and make recommendations with respect to the Board and the Peel Regional Police Service’s HR policies and reports.

4. Executive Development and Succession Planning

(a) The Human Resources Committee will review and support the Board in executive development and succession planning, at least annually.

5. Organizational Structure

(a) The Human Resources Committee will consult with the Chief of Police on any changes in the Peel Regional Police Service’s organizational structure and executive roles.

Committee Mandate and Responsibilities:

1. Legislative Monitoring and Human Rights Training

The Governance and Human Rights Committee will monitor legislative developments affecting human rights in policing and establish human rights training to ensure Board members have necessary human rights competencies.

2. Board-Police Relations

The Governance and Human Rights Committee will maintain constructive relations with the Peel Regional Police Service to enhance the Board’s effectiveness in advocating for human rights within policing practices.

3. Code of Conduct and Governance Oversight

The Governance and Human Rights Committee will address Board member Code of Conduct issues, aiding the Board in governance measures to enforce human rights standards.

4. Annual Review and Workshop

The Governance and Human Rights Committee will be responsible for developing the annual off-site program on issues pertaining to Board oversight, policy review, and discussions on human rights, diversity, equity and inclusion.

5. Community and Stakeholder Collaboration

The Governance and Human Rights Committee will consult and build partnerships with community groups, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and governmental entities to address systemic barriers and racial inequalities.

6. Engagement and Consultation

The Governance and Human Rights Committee will proactively engage with diverse communities and conduct consultations to shape Board policies with a human rights perspective.

7. Complaints Facilitation

The Governance and Human Rights Committee will facilitate discussions on community discussions around of racism and racial profiling, advocating for the protection of human rights.

8. Policy Review and Enhancement

The Governance and Human Rights Committee will regularly review Board policies to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations, to identify policy gaps, and to bolster human rights protections.

Committee Mandate and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic and Financial Oversight

The Finance Committee will collaborate with the Chief of Police and senior Peel Regional Police management to develop and refine the Board’s capital and operating budgets, ensuring alignment with the priorities set out in the Board’s Strategic Plan and Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and to make recommendations to the Board with respect to capital and operating budget approval. For greater clarity, the approval of the capital and operating budget remains under the jurisdiction of the Board and not the Finance Committee.

2. Comprehensive Budget Impact Analysis

The Finance Committee will conduct thorough reviews of potential impacts on current and future budgets, incorporating scenario planning and long-term planning to ensure financial resilience.

3. Audit Management and Risk Oversight

The Finance Committee will coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to facilitate comprehensive audits, to actively manage risks to the organization, and to implement risk mitigation strategies across all levels of the Peel Regional Police Service.

4. Capital Expenditure and Facilities Planning

The Finance Committee will oversee the Peel Regional Police Service’s long-term facilities plan, ensuring capital projects align with strategic policing needs and community growth, and incorporating sustainability and innovation in facilities management.