Committees
The Winnipeg Police Board members each sit on committees to which many of the Board’s governance and oversight functions are delegated. The following Committees ensure the mandate of the Board is effectively delivered.
Budget and Risk Management Committee
Provides advice and support to the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities to:
- Hold the Police Chief to account for the performance of the Service in managing its budget and risks to the effectiveness of the organization;
- Comply with the requirements of the Board’s By-law (City of Winnipeg By-Law No. 148/2012) with respect to estimating and reporting on the Board and Service budgets;
- Provide assurances that the Service operates effectively within its budget and deploys its resources in accordance with strategic priorities; and
- Provide assurances that the Service has established and implemented an adequate risk management framework.
Governance Committee
Provides advice and support to assist the Board in all governance matters, including:
- Deal with all governance matters referred to it by the Board;
- Lead the drafting and development of policies and procedures;
- Update framework for monitoring and evaluating the Police Chief’s performance; and
- Oversee the development of annual reports and annual planning documents.
Strategic Planning Steering Committee
Provides advice and support to assist the Board in all strategic planning matters, including:
- Consult with the Police Chief on strategic priorities and suitable targets and objectives for the Service;
- Complete the planning cycle in accordance with the timeline set in the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure;
- Publish an annual environmental scan;
- Develop and implement a strategy for consulting with the community;
- Articulate the Board’s priorities and objectives for the Service in a multi-year strategic plan;
- Review annually the Board’s strategic plan to determine whether a major review is required and updating the plan to reflect current and emerging priorities;
- Advise the Board on monitoring implementation of the strategic plan;
- Recommend changes to the Board’s approach, process and timelines for strategic planning as needed; and
- Oversee the activities of the Strategic Planning Working Group, should the Board establish one.
Last update:
February 12, 2026
