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 Nominating
The purpose of the Governance & Nominating Committee (GNC) is to maximize board effectiveness through development and maintenance of appropriate governance principles and practices; by ensuring optimal alignment of board/board committee membership and board member competencies; and by encouraging an appropriate balance between the need to respect the democratic process and the need to populate the board with individuals with the necessary knowledge, ability and commitment to fulfill their board responsibilities by ensuring oversight of Chapter By-law changes and governance changes.
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
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, or decisions arising out of By-law 9.4 (d), Nomination Procedure.
Complaints, Investigation and Discipline
The mandate of the 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 apply an appropriate and just remedy to the member.
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
HRPA’s Professional Standards Committee ensures HRPA has policies and procedures required to ensure that human resources professionals registered with and certified by HRPA have and maintain professional standards of competence and conduct.
Recertification
The Recertification Sub-committee of the Professional Standards Committee (PSC) is responsible for determining the appropriateness and adequacy of recertification activities in relation to recertification processes. It applies these standards in accordance with parameters developed by the Professional Standards Committee and approved by the HRPA Board of Directors. Upon referral of the Registrar, the Recertification Sub-committee reviews applications for recertification presented and approve/reject those applications in accordance with established policies and procedures. To ensure that HRPA contributes to the development of audit guidelines. The decisions of the Recertification Sub-committee are appealable to HRPA’s Appeals Committee.
Certification
The Certification Sub-committee of the Professional Standards Committee (PSC) is responsible for making determinations as to the appropriateness and adequacy of qualifications of individuals who have applied for certification by HRPA. It applies its judgment in accordance with parameters developed by the Professional Standards Committee and approved by the board. Upon referral of the Registrar, the Certification Sub-committee reviews and makes determinations pertaining to individual applications for the CHRP designation in accordance with the By-laws and board approved policies. The decisions of the Certification Sub-committee are appealable to HRPA’s Appeals Committee.
Educational Standards
Upon referral by the Registrar, the Educational Standards Sub-committee reviews documentation submitted by qualified academic institutions and professional associations seeking to have one or more courses approved or re-approved in the fulfillment of HRPA’s coursework requirement.
Upon referral of the Registrar, the Educational Standards Sub-committee also reviews documentation submitted by members seeking to have one or more non-approved courses accepted for credit in the fulfillment of HRPA’s coursework requirement. The Educational Standards Sub-committee develops and maintains the standard course outlines used to assess individual submissions for non-approved course credits and educational institution and professional submissions for inclusion on the list of approved courses.The decisions of the Educational Standards Sub-committee are appealable to HRPA’s Appeals Committee.
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 committee recommends criteria for awards to the board and recommends recipients. It acts as a screening committee for the board. The role of the Awards Committee is to recommend recipients of the association’s awards to the Board of Directors.
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.