Board of Governors

Coast Mountain College (CMTN) is part of British Columbia's public post-secondary education system and is governed by the College and Institute Act. As a public institution, the College supports the Province's educational mandate.

CMTN operates under a unique governance system wherein the Board of Governors (BoG) works in partnership with both the Education Council (EdCo) and First Nations Council (FNC).  

Together, these three bodies operate, according to provincial legislation, to represent the people of the Northwest region in determining appropriate organizational performance. In broad terms, EdCo’s roles and responsibilities cover academic governance, FNC’s roles cover Indigenization, while the Board’s role is one of stewardship and ensuring that the College fulfills its mandate.

The Board approaches its task in a manner which emphasizes strategic leadership more than administrative detail, the clear distinction of Board and staff roles, future rather than past or present, and proactivity.

The President and Chief Executive Officer, together with the College's leadership team, is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of the College and for implementing the strategic direction established by the Board.

The Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing and Development Office (CABRO) is responsible for establishing guidelines for appointments and monitoring the process. The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills recommends the appointment of a candidate to the Lieutenant Governor in Council. For information on how to apply for a Board position see the Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing and Development Office website.