Board
The AGLC is an agent of the Government
of Alberta and consists of a Board and a Corporation. The Board
is responsible for reflecting government's direction through
policy and regulatory matters.
Members of the current AGLC Board
are:
The responsibilities of the Board are set out in Section 12 of the Gaming and Liquor Act. These responsibilities include:
- ensuring that the powers and duties of the organization are carried out;
- establishing the policies of the organization; and
- conducting hearings and making decisions respecting licences and registrations.
Specifically, the Board of the AGLC has three major areas of responsibility in its governance role for the corporation:
- policy;
- regulatory as exercised through administrative tribunals; and
- monitoring.
Policy Responsibilities
The Board plays a significant role in developing policy and advising the Minister responsible for the Gaming and Liquor Act on policy matters. The Board is engaged early in the process of policy development both through the strategic planning process and through consultation with stakeholders and partners. The Board may receive policy direction from the Minister responsible for the AGLC and, in turn, provide policy recommendations to the Minister. The Board also consults with AGLC’s many stakeholders and partners.
Regulatory Responsibilities
The Board’s regulatory responsibilities are prescribed by legislation. In its regulatory role, the Board of the AGLC functions as an administrative tribunal. Within the limits of its legislative jurisdiction, the Board conducts hearings, develops and applies policies and rules and makes decisions on gaming and liquor licences and registrations.
When conducting hearings, the Board of the AGLC has the powers, privileges and immunities of a commissioner under the Public Inquiries Act. As a result, the Board may hold an inquiry into any matter related to the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Act.
The Board also approves the AGLC strategic plan, business plan, budget and performance measure targets.
Monitoring Responsibilities
In its monitoring responsibilities, the Board of the AGLC is primarily concerned with ensuring that management performs its duties. The Board ensures that appropriate monitoring and control systems are in place for assessing risk and that systems are also in place to ensure the integrity of financial reports. The primary vehicle for performing this function is the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee.
In addition, the Board oversees and monitors the administration of the commission by the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer also advises the Board, ensures that policies of the Board are implemented, and informs the Board on the operating affairs of the AGLC.
The Board has also established an Internal Audit office. The Director of Internal Audit functionally reports to the Audit and Finance Committee and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director of Corporate Services.
The Director of Internal Audit operates under a mandate approved by the Audit and Finance Committee. The independence of the Director of Internal Audit is assured through the Audit and Finance Committee responsibility for the hiring, compensation and performance reviews of the Director of Internal Audit. The Audit and Finance Committee also meets periodically with the AGLC’s external auditor, the Auditor General of the Province of Alberta.
Memorandum of Understanding
As an agency of the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Minister responsible for the Gaming and Liquor Act.
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is for the Ministry and the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission to work together to:
- clarify the mandate, roles, responsibilities, duties, accountability, policy direction and performance expectations of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, and
- enhance the exchange of information and communication between the Ministry and the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
The Memorandum of Understanding is a three-year agreement but is reviewed annually. Amendments and extensions can be made at the request of either party resulting in the signing of a revised Memorandum of Understanding.
Board Committees
The Board of the AGLC has established three standing committees:
Audit and Finance Committee
The Audit and Finance Committee is responsible for monitoring the Commission’s financial controls, accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure, as well as organizational risk and mitigation processes. The committee approves the annual audit plan of the Internal Audit office and reviews quarterly financial reports and financial statements of the AGLC and the Alberta Lottery Fund (ALF). The committee meets regularly with the Commission’s external auditor, the Office of the Auditor General for the province of Alberta to review annual audit plans, internal controls and audit results.
The Audit and Finance Committee is also responsible for monitoring the AGLC’s budget and business plan to ensure that both reflect the policies, objectives and initiatives approved by the Board. The committee monitors the financial health of the Commission and its performance and reviews the AGLC’s annual budget before recommending it to the Board for approval.
Corporate Governance, Stakeholder and
Strategic Planning Committee
The Corporate Governance, Stakeholder and Strategic Planning Committee is responsible for establishing, monitoring and reviewing the Board’s corporate governance processes to ensure best practices. The committee is accountable for the Code of Conduct and Ethics which guides Board members in making fair, effective, and impartial decisions. The committee establishes processes for monitoring the relationship of the commission and the Board with its many stakeholder groups and partners. The committee also participates in and approves the Commission’s strategic plan and related business processes.
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee is responsible for overseeing corporate human resource matters. The committee ensures that the duties of the Chief Executive Officer and Board staff are appropriately carried out. It also oversees the Board competency matrix and monitors the Board member recruitment process. The committee also oversees Board staff evaluations.
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