Governance
Partners
HKN is a collaborative between the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta. The two Partners have equal decision making power; each has one vote. Two votes are required for approval.
Purpose: The Partners set vision and mission, and provide high level direction and policy. They approve the annual business plan and budget upon which the Executive Committee acts. They support, but are not directly involved in, HKN operations.
There is an Annual Partners Meeting and additional meetings may be called by either Partner. Stakeholders are normally invited to the annual meeting to provide input.
Each Partner selects the individual or individuals to represent them at the partners meetings.
The Chair of HKN will be selected at the annual Partners Meeting for a two-year term. The Chair of HKN will alternate between the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta.
Executive Commitee
Purpose: To implement the vision and mission of HKN, including the maximization of external revenue and resources, and the preparation of:
- the annual business plan
- the annual budget
- the annual report for presentation to the Partners at the Annual Partners Meeting.
The Executive Committee members are responsible for ongoing communication between and among the partners.
Executive Members: The HKN General Manager and one member, normally the Head of the Health Sciences Library, appointed by each Partner. The Partners' appointees are responsible for seeking input and cooperation, and the coordination of resources from within their institutions.
The Chair of the Executive Committee is the member from the partner institution not represented by the Chair of HKN. The committee operates by consensus.
General Manager
Reports to the Chair of HKN (who may opt to delegate that responsibility to another representative of the Partners) by way of the Chair of the Executive Committee.
Manages the operations of HKN in accordance with the annual business plan and budget.