The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Board of Directors (Remai Modern) is a controlled corporation.

Pursuant to its authority under The Cities Act, City Council has established controlled corporations incorporated under The Non-Profit Corporations Act, 1995 and now continued under The Non-Profit Corporations Act, 2022 (NPCA).

Activities that the Remai Modern may carry out are restricted to:

a.  The establishment, management, operation and maintenance of Remai Modern in the city of Saskatoon and promotion of its facilities, amenities, works of art and programs for the benefit of the citizens of the city of Saskatoon and visitors;

b.  Encouraging the development and appreciation of the fine arts, with particular emphasis on the visual arts, including creation, collection, exhibition and presentation of the same, the provision of various educational, teaching and other programs and the lending and borrowing of works of art and art displays; and

c.   All things necessarily incidental to and reasonably connected with the above in relation to the operation of Remai Modern as a provincially, nationally and internationally renowned art gallery.

The Board generally meets quarterly on the fourth Tuesday of January, April, July and October at 5:00 p.m.

Appointments take effect following the AGM held in April, unless otherwise stated.

General Qualifications:

-  A belief in the important role of art and culture in the community;

-  A willingness to give sufficient time to attend Committee and Board meetings, to read reports, to ask pertinent questions, to attend functions, etc., and to think about current and future needs of Remai Modern;

- Knowledge of non-profit governance to ensure best practice;

- Knowledge of and attention to budgetary matters to ensure financially sound operation of the museum and its assets;

- Interest, ability and contacts in the community to be an effective advocate on behalf of the museum to promote its well-being and development, and to be a conduit for community feedback to the Board;

- Belief in the importance and value of our publicly supported museum to the community;

- A readiness to commit to two terms (i.e., approximately four years) on the Board;

- A readiness to participate in various fundraising activities;

- Ability to accept executive responsibility on the Board;

- A willingness to participate as necessary in the selection and evaluation of the Board of Directors; and

- Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and/or a commitment to deepening this understanding.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the effective governance of the Remai Modern and the advancement of its goals, values and mission. The Directors ensure that the museum fulfills its mandate which is summarized as follows:

* Presents and interprets modern and contemporary art from both global and local perspectives, providing access to major international exhibitions while situating Saskatchewan in a national and international context.
* Encourages the development and appreciation of the arts with particular emphasis on the visual arts. Provides public, educational and outreach programs for a wide range of audiences and communities.
* Develops and preserves a permanent art collection numbered at more than 8,000 works.

Pursuant to its authority under The Cities Act, City Council has established a number of Controlled Corporations incorporated under The Non-Profit Corporations Act, 1995 and now continued under The Non-Profit Corporations Act, 2022 (NPCA).

Resolution (City Council, November 18, 2019); Bylaw No. 1 (August 29, 2022); Articles of Amendment – Special Resolution (April 15, 2022); Certified Articles of Amendment (May 19, 2022)

Board members shall serve without receiving remuneration.  The following services and benefits are provided to members in accordance with Policy No. C01-003, Appointments to Civic Boards, Commissions, Authorities, and Committees: 
* Reimbursement of childcare expenses for scheduled meetings (receipt required) 
* Parking permits and bus tickets
* Hearing & visual assistance 

The minimum number of Directors of the Corporation shall be 6, and the maximum number of Directors of the Corporation shall be 14 – all appointed by City Council.

A maximum of two members are allowed to be non-resident members.