GOVERNANCE

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) is assigned as the governing authority for all Non-Public Property under the provisions of the National Defence Act. A Board of Directors was created to assist the CDS in exercising the governance responsibilities for Non-Public Property. The board's responsibilities are outlined in Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 9003-1. The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency (CFPSA) is a member of the Board of Directors, and is responsible to the CDS through the board for the administration and operation of the CFPSA. In addition, three committees—the Human Resources and Compensation Committee, the Audit and Accountability Committee, and the Investment Committee—report to the Board of Directors. Furthermore, Treasury Board Decision 689194 endorses the role that Non-Public Property plays in contributing to the morale and welfare of the Canadian Forces (CF).

Three committees, with external member representation, support the activities of the Non-Public Property (NPP) Board of Directors.

AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE

The Audit and Accountability Committee reviews and recommends, to the NPP Board of Directors, approval of financial statements and financial control systems, and reviews other accounting and financial matters as required. The Committee nominates NPF independent accountants for the conduct of annual external audits, and reviews their engagement and fee arrangements. The committee meets with NPP management and the independent accountants to review the findings of the audits and to satisfy itself that the audit responsibilities have been properly discharged and that the interests of the military community have been safeguarded. To carry out these responsibilities, the Committee has the authority to direct reviews/audits of any NPP activities. It is provided with the necessary resources to carry out its responsibilities, including unrestricted access to NPP personnel and documents. The Committee consists of two members of the NPP Board of Directors, and two members who are outside, and independent, of NPP operations (Chief of Review Services, and a member from the private sector). The President and CEO, CFPSA is an ex-officio member. The Vice President, Internal Audit and Review, CFPSA is the Committee Secretary.

The Committee met 3 times in the Financial Year (FY) 2002/2003. The Chair of the Committee reports at least annually to the NPP Board of Directors.

The Committee for FY 2002/2003:

Chair:

LGen M.K. Jeffery, Chief of the Land Staff

Members:

MGen K. Penney, Chief of Review Services
CPO1 R.M. Lupien, Canadian Forces
Chief Warrant Officer
Mr. Ken Dye, Senior Vice-President, Cowater International
Mr. John F. Geci, President & CEO, CFPSA
Mr. Terry P. Payan, Vice-President Internal Audit & Review, CFPSA

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

The investment committee advises the NPP Board on the Canadian Forces Central Fund (CFCF) investment activities. This is done in consultation with the agency’s Chief Financial Officer who manages the investment activities and ensures that these activities operate in accordance with approved practices. The committee develops and reviews investment policy for the CFCF. Additionally, it reviews the investment portfolio performance and reports the results to the board. Furthermore, the committee advises on management of the portfolio to the NPP Board and reports to the board on its actions on an annual basis.

The Committee for FY 2002/2003:

Chair:

Mr. R. Emond, Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance & Corporate Services)

Members:

MGen T. Hearn, Director General Finance
VAdm R. Buck, Chief of the Maritime Staff
LGen L. Campbell, Chief of the Air Staff
CPO1 R.M. Lupien, Canadian Forces
Chief Warrant Officer CWO J.E.R. Munger, Land Forces Command Chief Warrant Officer
Mr. Gerald Bouey, Former Governor of the Bank of Canada

Ex Officio:

Mr. John F. Geci, President & CEO, CFPSA

Secretary:

Mr. Bob Smith, Chief Financial Officer & Vice-President Informatics, CFPSA

Advisor:

Mr. John Berryman, Nesbitt Burns

HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

The human resources and compensation committee supervises HR policies directed to a productive, supportive work force. The committee is consulted on compensation and benefits policies, as well as on the labour relations framework and negotiation mandate. Additionally, the committee evaluates compensation and benefits at the executive level. The HR and compensation committee reports on its activities to the NPP Board on an annual basis.

The Committee for FY 2002/2003:

Chair:

LGen G.E.C. Macdonald, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

Members:

LGen J.M.C. Couture, Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources-Military)
VAdm R.D. Buck, Chief of the Maritime Staff
Mr. Mark Zazulak, Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces Legal Advisor
CPO1 R.M. Lupien, Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer
CWO J.L.D. Gilbert, Air Command Chief Warrant Officer
Mr. Jim Millar, Vice - President Strategic Planning, Risk Management and Communications, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corportation (CMHC)

Ex Officio:

Mr. John F. Geci, President & CEO, CFPSA

Advisor:

Mr. Gérard Étienne, Vice-President Human Resources, CFPSA

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