Governance

West Island College, founded in 1974, is incorporated as a non-profit organization. It owns all of its own property, buildings and equipment.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the seat of all governance of the College. Its mandate is to oversee the global operations of the school, ensuring that it operated within its mission and according to the strategic plan. It is comprised of 11-13 members, including 8-10 members elected at the Annual general meeting, the immediate Past President of the Board, the President of the West Island College Foundation, the Founder, the Head of School and the Director of Operations of the school.

Every two years a President, Vice-president, Secretary and Treasurer are elected and become, de facto, officers of the school corporation (administrators, faculty and founder excluded). The Board of Directors' responsibilities include the establishment of school rules, fee scheduling, selection of official uniform suppliers and alumni relations, etc. Committees of the Board include, but are not limited to, Nominating, Planning, Budget, Finance & Audit, Standards & Practices, Employee Attraction & Retention and Security. Parents are encouraged to participate in this important area of school management by submitting their candidacy to the Nominating Committee.