In keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, and Board By-Laws, this policy preserves the governing function of the Board to establish and cyclically review Board Governance Policies in order to fulfill its duties and responsibilities.

The Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Board for the implementation of Board Governance Policies. Board Governance Policies support the learning, achievement and well-being of all students and staff, are congruent with and supportive of the Education Act and Regulations, all applicable laws and statutes, and the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

All Board Governance Policies shall be reviewed on a cyclical basis at least every five (5) years in order to meet the current needs of the system, to comply with current legislation, and to provide an opportunity for all stakeholders within the Niagara Catholic education community to provide valuable feedback.

From time to time, specific Board Governance Policies may be reviewed earlier than the five-year cycle to ensure alignment with changes in law, or regulations or at the request of the Board. The development of a new Board Policy will be at the direction of the Board, or as required by law or regulations by the Chief Executive Officer.

The Chief Executive Officer will issue Administrative Operational Procedures to operationalize this policy.

Niagara Catholic District School Board *ESTABLISHMENT AND CYCLICAL* *REVIEW OF BOARD GOVERNANCE POLICIES POLICY* STATEMENT OF GOVERNANCE POLICY
100 – Board	Policy No 100.5

Adopted Date: October 27, 1998	Latest Reviewed/Revised Date: September 8, 2026