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CPATA Board of Directors Survey

December 31, 2025

CEO Performance Evaluation

For those criteria you rate as neutral or disagree please advise why you responded this way and any suggested constructive feedback

Performance Assessment

The CEO provides effective overall leadership of the organization.

1. The CEO advances the regulator’s mandate and prioritizes the public interest.
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2. The CEO ensures compliance with legislation, regulations, and bylaws.
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3. The CEO maintains a constructive and appropriate relationship with the Board.
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4. The CEO provides the Board with timely, accurate, and useful information.
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5. The CEO offers sound strategic advice and effectively implements Board direction.
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6. The CEO manages the organization’s finances prudently and responsibly.
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7. Risks (regulatory, financial, operational, reputational) are identified and managed appropriately.
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8. The CEO leads and supports staff effectively and fosters a positive workplace culture.
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9. The CEO communicates effectively with registrants, government, and key stakeholders.
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10. The CEO demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and ethical leadership.
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11. Overall, the CEO meets or exceeds the Board’s performance expectations.
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Goal Achievement:

At its fall 2024 Strategic Planning session, the Board set three priority areas for the CEO for 2025. Please indicate your level of agreement that the CEO met their agreed upon goals:

1. Pathways: Continuing focus on the pathways initiative as the major policy area for CPATA through 2025
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2. Governance: Continue to support effective Board governance including Director governance education
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3. Engagement: Continue stakeholder engagement, with a particular focus on ISED given recent changes at ISED leadership levels
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Open-Ended Questions

What are the CEO’s key strengths?

What are the most important areas for improvement?

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