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Working collaboratively with the Management Team, the Board of Directors of SaskTel Centre is responsible for the governance of the organization, including visionary leadership, and the establishment of the values, strategic planning, policy decision and overall direction to achieve the vision and mission of SaskTel Centre.

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Board Information

Quarterly and as needed; first Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. (No meetings in January, July, August, and October).

* Legal Expertise
* Government and Community Relations
* Risk Management
* Human Resources Management

To provide stewardship to the management of the corporation.  The Board of Directors will discharge this responsibility by developing and determining policy by which the business and affairs of the corporation are to be managed and by overseeing the management of the corporation.

Controlled Corporation

John Bowden, Executive Director, SaskTel Centre

Lori O'Brien, Executive Assistant, SaskTel Centre

Reports to City Council

* To attend and be prepared for monthly board meetings. The board meets four times a year in addition to the strategic planning meeting.
* To prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board.
* To be able to analyze the internal and external environment and identify current and future opportunities, challenges and risks, while reflecting on past experience, board policies and processes.
* To actively participate in at least one committee e.g. Audit and Finance, Governance, HR or Governance.
* To foster a positive working relationship with other Board members, and SaskTel Centre staff.
* To establish overall long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for SaskTel Centre in meeting the needs of the community.
* To be informed of the services provided by SaskTel Centre and publicly support and champion the organization’s initiatives.

Reliability and Commitment to Board - Available to prepare for and participate in Board meetings and at least one sub-committee of the board as necessary.

Ethics and Integrity - Makes sound decisions that support the organizational direction, values and mission. Has a clear understanding of right and wrong and freely admits to errors and takes steps to rectify the situation.

Diversity and Inclusion - Commits to demonstrating inclusive leadership, and holding fellow board members and the broader organization accountable for those behaviours. Welcomes diverse perspectives and demonstrates awareness of personal biases, to achieve a shared purpose. Respects, and relates well to, people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Able to respect and listen to opinions that are different from one’s own and be flexible in one’s decisions.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement - Participates in training programs for the Board and shares knowledge and information with colleagues. Stays abreast of leading trends and practices in the industry.

Critical Thinking - Analyzes the internal and external environment in order to identify current and future opportunities, challenges and risks while reflecting on past experience, board policies and processes.

Consensus Building - Effectively builds constructive, friendly, professional relationships and networks within the board and maintains external partnerships that can provide information, and support.

Commitment to Organization’s Purpose - Shows commitment to the organizational vision, mission and strategic goals by having a solid understanding of the internal and external environment. Influences the organization’s future plans and vision.

Positive Impact and Influence - Maintains a professional and positive manner even under changing or uncertain conditions. Works collegially with a wide range of individuals to influence direction.

Accountability - Displays a high level of organizational confidentiality and respects the sensitivity of information. Evaluates and responds to complex requirements that support the organizational direction.

Strategic Thinking - Participates in strategic planning and anticipates trends in the external and internal environment, including new developments in the economic climate.

Flexibility and Open-mindedness - Respects, and relates well to, people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Able to respect and listen to opinions that are different from one’s own and be flexible in one’s decisions.

Healthy Skepticism - Probes respectfully with objective questions to gain better understanding of issues while adhering to good governance practices.

Ownership of Board’s Decisions - Takes ownership and responsibility for supporting the organizational direction. Champions Board’s decisions within the community regardless of personal opinion.

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Two Councillors and nine residents of The City of Saskatoon who are not Councillors of the City of Saskatoon.

A maximum of two of the Board's members are allowed to be non-resident members.

Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Ahmed, Ashfaque Citizen Representative 01 Jan 2021 31 Dec 2024 Active
Arcand, Mark Citizen Representative 01 Jan 2019 31 Dec 2024 Active
Davies, Troy City Council 10 Dec 2012 31 Dec 2024 Active
Deguire, Darla Citizen Representative 27 Jan 2020 31 Dec 2025 Active
Donauer, Randy City Council 01 Jan 2021 31 Dec 2024 Active
Iwanchuk, Ann Citizen Representative 01 Jan 2021 31 Dec 2024 Active
Jacek, Trevor Citizen Representative 27 Jun 2022 31 Dec 2025 Active
McCrea, Bryan Citizen Representative 01 Jan 2019 31 Dec 2024 Active
Singler, Randy Citizen Representative 27 Jun 2022 31 Dec 2025 Active