Regional Health authority boards are accountable to the Minister of Health and are responsible for the mandate, resources and performance of the health authority. Members must represent the region as a whole, not any particular community or interests.
The Southern Health-Santé Sud Board of Directors ensures that the organization complies with applicable legislation, regulations, provincial policies and ministerial directives. Boards have a strategic role in setting direction for the health authority and a fiduciary role in policy formulation, decision-making and oversight. Most importantly, the Board is accountable to the residents of Southern Health-Santé Sud by:
- providing a link between the organization and the owners
- providing accountability for activities of the health authority to its residents
- providing opportunity for community consultation and input
- clearly defining the Vision, Mission and Values of the health authority
- developing written governing policies
A Chief Executive Officer is hired by the Board of Directors and delegated the authority to manage the business and affairs of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
