Director, Tribunal Operations and Deputy Registrar. 4.4.1 The Director, Tribunal Operations and Deputy Registrar (the Director) is accountable to the Executive Director to implement policies and operational decisions, and works day to day with the Chair to provide operational support to the Chair and the Tribunal, and is accountable to the Executive Director for the effective management of Tribunal’s operations and the management and supervision of Tribunal staff.
Director, Tribunal Operations and Deputy Registrar. The Director, Tribunal Operations and Deputy Registrar (the Director) is accountable to the Executive Director to implement policies and operational decisions, and works day to day with the Chair to provide operational support to the Chair and the Tribunal, and is accountable to the Executive Director for the effective management of Tribunal’s operations and the management and supervision of Tribunal staff. Roles and Responsibilities Role of the Board The Board is responsible for: Ensuring the Tribunal fulfils its mandate. Ensuring the independence of the Tribunal in rendering adjudicative decisions and in resolving disputes, including refraining from any involvement in disputes before the Tribunal. Making reasonable efforts to ensure that that the Tribunal has sufficient resources and administrative and operational support to fulfil its mandate. Appointing members of the Tribunal, on recommendation of the Chair. Approving the Tribunal’s service standards, accountability and governance policies. Consulting with the Chair regarding new directions, legislative or policy changes. Recommending to the Minister the powers to be given to the Tribunal when a change in the Tribunal’s mandate is being proposed. Evaluating the Chair’s performance. Developing the MOU between the Board and the Tribunal Chair and signing it into effect. Appointing the Board Chair to act as the Ethics Executive for the Tribunal Chair under the Tribunal’s Conflict of Interest Policy. Role of the Tribunal Chair The Tribunal Chair is responsible for: Setting the goals, objectives, processes, and strategic directions for the Tribunal in light of its mandate, accountability requirements and this MOU. Protecting the independence of the Tribunal’s dispute resolution and adjudicative process. Ensuring the Tribunal remains fair and user-focussed in the delivery of its mandate. Recommending Tribunal Member appointments and reappointments to the Board. Conducting Tribunal Member performance appraisals and ensuring that an appropriate framework is in place for Members to receive adequate orientation and ongoing professional development. Ensuring the development of the required accountability and governance documents, including an effective performance measurement and management system for assessing the performance of the Tribunal. Ensuring that funds are used with integrity and honesty and that the Tribunal complies with management principles and operates within its approved funding allocation in th...
