Board of directors

The Board of directors of Northern Health is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization and, through the President and Chief Executive Officer, ensures that appropriate management processes are established to realize the strategic direction. The Board are expected to utilize their individual expertise and points of view to contribute to decision making that is in the best interest of Northern Health.

Key responsibilities of the Board include:

  • Establishing and maintaining the strategic planning process, including the setting of strategic priorities for the organization
  • Understanding the material risks associated with the organization’s objectives
  • Maintaining open communications with medical staff leadership 
  • Overseeing the organization’s financial planning and performance
  • Overseeing the quality and patient safety review processes
  • Ensuring effective governance of the organization

The Northern Health Board meets approximately every two months in regular session, with an open board meeting and public presentation session at all regular meetings. The board ensures that one meeting per year is held in a Northeast community with another in a Northwest community. The remaining meetings are held in the Northern Interior, usually in Prince George.