# B - Governance Process Policies are an important tool by which the Northern College Board of Governors manifests its vision into action. Carefully developed and well-constituted policy statements provide the framework for consistent decision-making. This policy outlines a systematic and structured approach for developing | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 88 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/B1_Policy-Development.pdf) Referenced from: [Board of Governors](/pages/about/board-of-governors/) ## Document text ## B - Governance Process ## Background Policies are an important tool by which the Northern College Board of Governors manifests its vision into action. Carefully developed and well-constituted policy statements provide the framework for consistent decision-making. This policy outlines a systematic and structured approach for developing and updating Board policies that clearly articulate Board values and perspectives and outline how the Board will operate and address its mandate. The Board practices policy governance, which requires that the Board set the vision and mission of the College that empowers the Board and the staff with the strategic ability to lead. Observing the principle of policy governance, the Board will develop policies that enable the Board to focus its efforts and direction. ## Policy The Board is responsible for the establishment and review of policies and by-laws related to the governance, mission, mandate, and objectives of the College. Board policies will fall into one of four categories. | Ends | The Board defines which human needs are to be met, for whom, and at what cost. Written with a long-term perspective, these mission-related policies embody the Board's vision and the organization's reason for being. | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/B1_Policy-Development.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/B1_Policy-Development.pdf)