The Board believes strong central leadership and administration at the Division level is essential to the effective and efficient operation of the school system.

Specifically:

1. The Board delegates the authority to establish senior central office administrative staff positions in addition to those of the Superintendent of Schools and Secretary-Treasurer which are statutory positions, to the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall consult with the Board prior to the creation of any new senior administration positions.
2. Each of these established positions shall have a role description and each person occupying one of the positions shall have a written contract of employment.
3. The selection process for the positions of the Deputy, Associate, and Assistant Superintendents, as well as for the Secretary-Treasurer, shall be as follows:
1. The Board shall name two trustees to serve on the Selection Committee;
2. The Superintendent and a minimum of one other individual selected by the Superintendent shall also serve on the Selection Committee; and
3. Input will be provided to the Superintendent in regards to the candidacy of shortlisted individuals. The final decision of selection of the successful candidate is the responsibility of the Superintendent.
4. For Director positions as shown on the Organizational Chart, the interview team will include one trustee as selected by the Board or Board Chair. Input will be provided to the Superintendent in regards to the candidacy of shortlisted individuals. The final decision of selection of the successful candidate is the responsibility of the Superintendent.
5. For Principals and Assistant Principals, the interview team will include a local trustee, a school council representative when applicable, and other team members as determined by the Superintendent. Input will be provided to the Superintendent in regards to the candidacy of shortlisted individuals. The final decision of selection of the successful candidate is the responsibility of the Superintendent.
6. The Board corporately reserves the right to determine the selection process for the Superintendent.