Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible for:

  • Setting PGO’s strategic direction
  • Overseeing the implementation of the Strategic Plan and annual work plans
  • Ensuring the organization remains accountable, financially sustainable, and aligned with member needs
  • Upholding PGO’s mission, vision, and values in all decisions

Board members are elected from:

  • Municipal police service boards
  • OPP detachment boards
  • First Nations governance boards

Board Composition

The PGO Board of Directors includes the following positions:

Chair

Provides overall leadership to the Board and the organization. The Chair presides over meetings, represents the organization in key engagements, and helps guide long-term strategic direction.

First Vice Chair

Supports the Chair and may act on their behalf when needed. Works with the Board to advance strategic priorities and governance responsibilities.

Second Vice Chair

Assists with Board leadership duties and supports ongoing committee work, sector engagement, and organizational initiatives.

Secretary Treasurer

Responsible for oversight of financial reporting, records, and procedural matters. Ensures transparency and accuracy in documentation and board processes.

Zone Directors

Represent geographic zones across the province and bring regional perspectives to the Board. Zone Directors act as a key link between local boards and the provincial organization, helping ensure that PGO’s work reflects the needs of communities across Ontario.

Big 12 Directors

Selected to broaden the experience and expertise represented on the Board.

Toronto Police Service Board Director

Description required.

First Nations Director

Represents the unique governance context and priorities of First Nations police governance. Helps strengthen relationships, understanding, and collaboration across the sector.

OPP Detachment Board Directors

Represents OPP detachment boards and ensures their needs, responsibilities, and operational contexts are reflected in PGO’s work.

Committees and Advisory Groups

From time to time, the Board may establish standing or ad hoc committees and advisory groups to support work in areas such as:

  • Education and training
  • Communications
  • Advocacy and government relations
  • Finance, audit, and organizational sustainability

These groups draw on member expertise, partner input, and staff support to advance specific initiatives and to provide recommendations to the Board.

Relationship with Staff

The Board of Directors provides governance oversight. Implementation of the Strategic Plan and day-to-day operations are led by the Executive Director. She and the staff team are responsible for managing programs and services, and supporting members.

This shared structure keeps Police Governance Ontario accountable to its members while ensuring professional management of programs and resources.

Commitment to Representation

The Board structure ensures the voices of municipal boards, First Nations boards, and OPP detachment boards are represented in decision making at the provincial level. This diversity helps guide the development of tools, training, and advocacy that meet the needs of all governance models under the Community Safety and Policing Act.

How the Board Works

The Board meets regularly to set direction, review progress, and respond to emerging governance issues. Board members serve on committees, engage with partners across the policing ecosystem, and support the development of resources and training that strengthen governance across Ontario.

This governance model supports accountability, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence in civilian oversight.