Governance

CAUL is an incorporated association governed by a Constitution and managed by a Board of directors.

Governance instruments

Under the Constitution the Board has the power to create and manage governance instruments including regulations, policy and procedures. The Board itself is governed by a Charter which outlines its role and responsibilities.

Strategic planning

The Board is responsible for establishing a strategic plan in alignment with CAUL’s mission and goals. The 2020 - 2022 Strategic Plan focuses on four strategic themes:

• Advancing Open Scholarship (FAIR)
• Enabling a Modern Curriculum 
• Respecting Indigenous Knowledge
• Inspiring Sustainability

Committees and working groups

The Board has the power to create working groups and committees to further the business of the assocation. Current committees include:

• The CAUL Finance, Risk and Audit Committee is a subcommittee of the Board and is chaired by a member of the Board.
• The CAUL Content Procurement Committee is chaired by a member of the Board