The essential conditions - internal coherence, corporate discipline and alignment to outcomes - are in place for providing effective strategic direction, support to the
minister and Parliament, and the delivery of results.
Governance Legitimacy
A legal framework of powers, duties and functions related to the institution (or its Minister) reflective and enabling of its objectives, as evidenced by:
- Programs and activities authorized by and in compliance with the law (e.g. constitutive legislation, the Financial Administration Act, the Charter of Rights and
Freedoms, and other applicable statutes or regulations);
- A corporate process to identify areas where legal authority may be lacking or issues of lawfulness, including:
- a requirement that an assessment of the adequacy of legal authority and lawfulness for new programs and activities be incorporated into the decision-making
process when these programs and activities are developed;
- a process and work plan to review whether current programs and activities are authorized.
Governance Structure
A stable Management, Resources And Results Structure (MRRS) as the foundation for results- based management as evidenced by:
- Clearly defined, measurable strategic outcomes that reflect the organization's corporate mandate and vision;
- Clear results outcome statements that are linked to corporate/government-wide priorities;
- PAA sufficiently populated with results and financial information;
- Defined governance structure outlining the decision-making, mechanisms, responsibilities, and accountabilities of the department.
Effective Planning Function
An effective planning function as evidenced by:
- Approved organizational strategy to integrate business and strategic planning, human resources planning, resource management, and performance monitoring;
- Established process and calendar for corporate planning and decision making
- Operational plans and performance agreements aligned with and linked to strategic plans.
Horizontal Initiatives
Commitment and contribution to the results- based management of horizontal initiatives, as evidenced by:
- Leadership where appropriate;
- Active participation; and
- Responsibilities for horizontal initiatives reflected (including leadership) in performance agreements.
Portfolio Management
An effective portfolio management structure and process in place, as evidenced by:
- Clear direction, leadership and communications;
- Information exchange, sharing of common/best practices;
- Structured consultations on: priority-setting and decision-making, resource allocation and budgeting, policy development and planning
- Committee processes and an organized governance structure;
- Integrative operational mechanisms and shared services;
- Graduated portfolio-based approval processes;
- Integrated mandate and common objectives.
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