Committees

Committees, whether Board, Standing, General or Operational, provide important oversight to ensure HRPA is acting in the best interests of the public, its members and in accordance with the association's mission, vision, values and strategic plan.

The chart below explains the type of committee, reporting relationship and composition of HRPA committees.

Board Committees

(Board and standing committees report to the board through the committee's chair)

Audit and Finance
The purpose of the Audit and Finance Committee is to Monitor financial reporting and disclosure to gain reasonable assurance that HRPA complies with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, policies and other requirements of governments and regulatory agencies relating to financial reporting and disclosure; ensure the accounting principles, significant judgments and disclosures that underlie or are incorporated in financial statements are the most appropriate in the prevailing circumstances; ensure quarterly and annual financial statements are accurate; fairly present HRPA's financial position as a result of its operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and together with management discussion and analysis constitute a fair presentation of its financial condition; and ensure appropriate information concerning the financial position and performance of HRPA is disseminated to the membership in a timely manner.

Governance and Nominations Committee
The Professional Regulation and Standards Committee is a standing committee of the Board.  The mandate of Governance and Nominating Committee is to ensure that there is good governance in all HRPA processes--this includes the governance of regulatory activities at HRPA.  Suspected or alleged breaches of Code of Conduct for Directors of the HRPA Board and of Chapters of HRPA or of the Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Committees and Committees are reviewable by the Governance and Nominating Committee.

Board Nominations Committee
A subcommittee of the GNC, Board Nominations Committee is responsible for ensuring:

(i) Qualified members are identified and presented to the membership for election to the Board of Directors, while bearing in mind the need for a board that is balanced as to gender, regional representations and diversity.

(ii) Qualified non-members are identified and recommended to the GNC for appointment as External Board Directors.

Human Resources and Compensation
The Human Resources and Compensation Committee oversees the selection, retention, compensation and succession planning for the position of the CEO; reviews the succession plans for key organizational positions on an annual basis; reviews the human resources policies and practices of the organization as required and to receive management assurance  that those policies and practices are consistently and fairly applied annually; and provide human resources advice, assistance and support to the CEO and others who may be responsible for the management of the organization’s employees.

Standing Committees

Appeals Committee
The Professional Regulation and Standards Committee is a standing committee of the Board.  The Appeals Committee responds to written appeals from parties affected by decisions rendered by any of the Certification Committee, the Recertification Committee, the Complaints, Investigations and Discipline Committee, decisions made by the Registrar relating to the application for membership.  Members with experience in the conduct of hearings are especially encouraged to apply.

Complaints and Investigations Committee
The Complaints and Investigations Committee is a standing committee of the Board.  The mandate of the Complaints and Investigations Committee is to investigate all complaints concerning allegations of non-compliance with the Association’s Code of Ethics, the By-Laws, or the Rules of Professional Conduct, and to make a determination of the appropriate course of action in regards to such allegations including referral to the Discipline Committee.  The Complaints and Investigations Committee is also responsible for reviewing applications for registration with HRPA when there may be issues in relation to good character.  Members with experience with disciplinary processes, investigations, are especially encouraged to apply.

Discipline Committee
The Discipline Committee is a standing committee of the Board. The mandate of the Discipline Committee is to make determinations is cases where there has been alleged misconduct, incompetence, and incapacity including the imposition of sanctions.  Members with experience with disciplinary processes, investigations, are especially encouraged to apply.

Government Relations Committee
Ensure the development of effective relationships with employers, employer groups, all levels of government, associations and Chapter GR Liaisons; and advocate, influence, promote and effect legislative, regulatory and/or public policy changes and their implementation. This mandate includes policy commentary, assisting in the development of submissions regarding proposed legislation, changes and input into public policy and any legal decisions that may impact the profession and relationship development on behalf of the membership of HRPA.

Professional Regulation and Standards Committee (PRSC)
The Professional Regulation and Standards Committee is a standing committee of the Board.  The Professional Regulation and Standards Committee has a policy and oversight mandate to ensure that HRPA has in place processes and policies necessary for HRPA top carry out its regulatory objects under the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario Act, 1990.  It oversees the activities various adjudicative committees including the Certification Committee, the Recertification Committee, the Educational Standards Committee, and the SHRP Review Committee.  Members with experience in professional certification and professional regulation are especially encouraged to apply.

Recertification Committee
The Recertification Committee is a general committee that reports to the Professional Regulation and Standards Committee (PRSC).  The committee is responsible for reviewing recertification logs to ensure compliance with the established standards.  It applies these standards in accordance with parameters developed by the Professional Standards Committee and approved by the HRPA Board.  Members with experience in professional certification are especially encouraged to apply.

Certification Committee
The Certification Committee is a general committee that reports to the Professional Regulation and Standards Committee (PRSC).  This committee is responsible for determining the appropriateness and adequacy of qualifications of individuals who have applied for certification by HRPA.  The Certification Committee makes decisions in the context of the alternate route and validation of experience applications.  Members with experience in professional certification are especially encouraged to apply.

Educational Standards Committee
The Educational Standards Committee is a general committee that reports to the Professional Regulation and Standards Committee (PRSC).  Upon application by qualified educational institutions and professional associations, the Committee is responsible for assessing the appropriateness and adequacy of courses as applicable towards HRPA’s coursework requirement and eligible for inclusion on HRPA’s list of approved courses. Upon application by individual members, the Committee is responsible for determining the appropriateness and adequacy of courses not on HRPA’s list of approved courses for credit towards HRPA’s coursework requirement. The Committee makes such determinations in accordance with parameters developed by the Professional Standards Committee and approved by the Board of HRPA.  Members who have experience in post-secondary education in HR are especially encouraged to apply.

SHRP Review Committee
The SHRP Review Committee is a general committee that reports to the Professional Regulation and Standards Committee (PRSC).  The SHRP Review Committee is responsible for determining the appropriateness and adequacy of qualifications of individuals who have applied for the SHRP designation.  It applies these standards in accordance with parameters developed by the Professional Regulation and Standards Committee and approved by the HRPA Board.  The SHRP Review Committee is comprised of members who have achieved the SHRP designation. 

Operational Committees

(Operational Committees report to the CEO through the committee's chair or senior manager)

Annual Conference
The committee is an advisory committee for developing the conference content and on
site volunteer assistance. 

Awards
The HRPA Awards Committee is an operational committee of HRPA.  The HRPA Awards Committee is responsible for the review, selection and presentation of recipient recommendations for awards presented by HRPA including honorary life membership awards which are approved by the Board of HRPA.  Members with experience in the evaluation of candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Ethos
Ethos is defined as “The fundamental and distinctive character of a group, social context, or period of time, typically expressed in attitudes, habits, and beliefs.” This is a committee that is comprised of HRPA staff to propose, develop and implement activities/special projects that encourage association staff to interact with one another resulting in the enhancement of their identification and engagement with the association, its objectives and values.

Recognition
A committee comprised of HRPA staff to develop, implement and maintain employeee recognition within the association.

Health and Safety and Fire Safety
HRPA’s Joint Health and Safety and Fire Committee is comprised of staff and has the responsibility for upholding the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.  In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, HRPA will ensure that there are two certified members on its Joint Health and Safety and Fire Safety Committee.

Ergonomics Task Force
This committee meets once a year to conduct an internal audit of ergonomic conditions at HRPA.

HR Professional Editorial Advisory Board
To advise the editor regarding editorial content for the HR Professional magazine.

Professional Development
The mandate of Committee is to identify and provide a comprehensive offering of professional development opportunities.

If you have any questions related to the asociation's provincial committees, please contact Louise Tagliacozzo, Director Board Relations and Administration, at Ltagliacozzo@hrpa.ca.