Governance

BC Housing is a provincial crown agency under the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas and Responsible for Housing.  We report through a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor.  Rich Coleman is the Minister Responsible for Housing.

The Board of Commissioners sets the strategic directions for the organization, in cooperation with senior management, and ensures that BC Housing’s business is the government’s housing priorities.

Government’s Letter of Expectations
The Government's Letter of Expectations is a letter of agreement between the Minister Responsible for Housing and the Chair of the British Columbia Housing Management Commission that defines the respective roles and responsibilities of both the Ministry and BC Housing, and serves as an agreement on the corporate mandate, including high-level performance expectations, public policy issues and strategic priorities. Read the Government’s Letter of Expectations.

Standards of Conduct Policy
BC Housing has a Standards of Conduct Policy for the Board of Commissioners and Employees of BC Housing to maintain and enhance the public’s trust and confidence. The Code and standards contained in it apply to all Commissioners, employees, contractors, service providers and volunteers who in the course of their duties would be expected at all times to adhere to the standards of the policy.

Employees and Commissioners of the Board of BC Housing must uphold the highest standards of conduct in order to maintain and enhance the public’s trust and confidence in BC Housing. Employees and Commissioners of BC Housing have a duty of loyalty to BC Housing. The fairness and the impartiality of Employees and Commissioners, in the conduct of their duties must be exemplary.