A number of committees that help determine the requirements of each Court and make informed decisions on key issues facilitates CAS’s governance.
Reporting directly to the CAS Chief Justices Steering Committee and working closely with the Chief Administrator:
Reporting directly to the Chief Administrator:
Reporting directly to the Executive Committee:
The CAS Chief Justices Steering Committee assists the Chief Administrator with respect to CAS’s priorities, risks, budget allocations and other significant matters affecting the conduct of the Courts. Three National Judges Committees (Security, Information Management/Information Technology [IM/IT] and Accommodations support it and its membership includes representatives of each of the Courts and CAS.
The mandate of the CAS Chief Justices Steering Committee is to provide a forum to discuss decisions that affect the governance of CAS, and questions which pertain to CAS’s relations with federal partners, in order to preserve judicial independence in keeping with the purposes of the CAS Act (s. 2) and the respective roles and responsibilities of the Chief Justices and Chief Administrator as provided for under the CAS Act. The Chief Administrator chairs the Committee.
Three subject matter Judges Advisory Committees on security, IM/IT and accommodations facilitate judicial involvement and collaboration on decisions pertaining to their respective areas. Sitting on each committee are judicial representatives from the Courts, supported by functional members from CAS. The committees submit their recommendations to the CAS Chief Justices Steering Committee for consideration and endorsement. The Chief Administrator chairs all three committees.
The mandate of the National Judges Committee on Security is to facilitate efficient, sound and just decision-making with respect to security issues which are relevant to the courts’ operations. The Committee fulfills its mandate by reviewing and recommending proposals which relate to security.
The mandate of the National Judges Committee on IM/IT is to facilitate efficient, sound and just decision-making with respect to IM/IT services which are relevant to the courts’ operations. The Committee fulfills its mandate by reviewing and recommending proposals which relate to IM/IT Services.
The mandate of the National Judges Committee on Accommodations is to facilitate efficient, sound and just decision making with respect to the accommodations which are relevant to the courts’ operations. The Committee fulfills its mandate by reviewing and recommending proposals which relate to the selection of facilities, tenancy agreements, leasing and parking facilities.
The Executive Committee is the organization’s most senior decision-making body. Its mandate is to support the Chief Administrator in making informed and responsible decisions pertaining to the management and administration of the organization and to the services it provides to the Courts. The Executive Committee serves as a forum for establishing the strategic direction on a wide range of issues, identifying corporate needs and considering the potential outcome of decisions on the priorities and resources of the organization and the Courts.
The Senior Management Committee plays an essential role in all planning activities and assists the decision-making process by reviewing operational and policy issues and making recommendations to the Executive Committee. It is also responsible for the implementation of final decisions taken by the Executive Committee. Its membership comprises the executive cadre of the organization.
The Audit Committee provides the Chief Administrator with advice and recommendations regarding the sufficiency, quality and results of assurance on the adequacy and functioning of CAS’s risk management, control and governance frameworks and processes, including accountability and auditing systems. Its membership includes the Chief Audit Executive and three external members. The Chief Administrator participates as an ex officio member.