| The Red River College Polytechnic Act | Board By-law No. 1/93 (General By-law) | Board of Governors Policy Manual | Board Governance Framework |
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The Red River College Polytechnic Act is the Manitoba statute that regulates how Red River College Polytechnic and the Board of Governors operate. It specifies:
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Board By-law No. 1/93 regulates the use of powers granted under The Red River College Polytechnic Act and provides definitions and guidance on how the Board operates. It addresses such matters as:
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The Board of Governors governs Red River College Polytechnic by focusing on the largest values, policies and standards for the College instead of dealing with administrative and academic matters that are more appropriately managed by professional staff.
One of the core principles of the Board’s method of governing is that the sole official connection to the organization’s operations, conduct and achievements is through the President. The Board instructs the President through its policies which prescribe organizational results to be achieved, and describe organizational situations and actions to be avoided.
The Board Policies have four categories:
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The ability of the Red River College Polytechnic Board to work closely with the College Administration, while functioning with a perspective independent of the Administration, is central to sound governance.
The Board Governance Framework summarizes the responsibilities and fiduciary duties of the Board of Governors and the requirements for the College Administration regarding board approvals, consultation and providing information.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.