Board Charter defines Board authority, responsibilities, integrity, accountability, and strategic governance.
Board of Directors & Committees
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Board Charter
The Board Charter outlines the authority and responsibilities of the ICT Authority’s Board of Directors. It affirms our commitment to integrity and compliance in all aspects of governance. It serves as the foundation for sound governance, ensuring accountability, strategic oversight, and alignment with national priorities. The Charter outlines the Board’s role in policy formulation, fiduciary stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring.
We are Committed to Excellence
“Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”
Vince Lombardi
Roles
The Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the strategic vision of the ICT Authority. Its key functions include:
- Approving the strategic and operational plans of the Authority.
- Providing policy oversight and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Monitoring organizational performance and risk.
- Supporting executive leadership in achieving mandate objectives.
- Ensuring alignment with Jamaica’s digital development goals and public sector modernization efforts.
Board Committees & Terms of References
To support effective governance, the Board has established the following committees, each with specific Terms of Reference (TORs) that detail their scope, membership, frequency of meetings, and reporting mechanisms. Each committee reports regularly to the Board of Directors, ensuring that decisions are informed by expert review and in compliance with best practices. The Terms of Reference for each committee are available upon request and will be published for public access to support transparency and accountability.
Purpose:
The Audit Committee provides independent oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes. It ensures the integrity, transparency, and accountability of the Authority’s financial management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and recommending the annual financial statements
- Monitoring internal audit activities and follow-up actions
- Overseeing the external audit process
- Evaluating the effectiveness of risk management and internal control systems
- Ensuring compliance with applicable financial laws and regulations
Purpose:
This committee is responsible for overseeing the Authority’s adherence to good governance principles and practices. It ensures that the Board operates effectively and ethically.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and recommending governance policies and frameworks
- Leading Board and committee evaluations
- Recommending training and development for Board members
- Reviewing and advising on conflicts of interest and disclosure obligations
- Supporting succession planning and appointments to the Board and its committees
Purpose:
The Finance Committee oversees the financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation of the ICT Authority. It ensures that financial decisions align with the strategic goals of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and recommending annual budgets and financial plans
- Monitoring financial performance and cash flow
- List ItemOverseeing financial risk management strategies
- Reviewing major procurement, capital expenditure, and investment proposals
- Ensuring alignment with government financial management regulations
Purpose:
This committee support the Board in providing oversight of human resource strategies, policies, and practices, ensuring alignment with the Authority’s goals, regulatory compliance, and best practices in HR management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and recommend HR policies for Board approval.
- Oversee executive recruitment and succession planning (CIO and senior roles).
- Provide oversight of organizational development and HR risk management.
- Monitor industrial relations, health and safety, and HR compliance
- Review HR reports and report outcomes to the Board.
Purpose:
This committee focuses on innovation, emerging technologies, and technical standards that support the Authority’s mission. It provides strategic guidance on ICT initiatives and capacity-building.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluating new and emerging ICT trends for potential adoption
- Guiding the development of technical policies and standards
- Overseeing the execution of digital transformation projects
- Promoting research, pilot programmes, and technology partnerships
- Advising on national ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and interoperability issues
