Governance Manual

The Governance Manual provides an overview of the principles, policies, and structures that guide the CAS. You’ll find key documents and resources outlining our governance approach. Please note that some pages are accessible to members only and require sign-in to view.

 

Section I: Governing Documents

CAS Constitution

CAS Bylaws

 

Section II: CAS Election Information

2025 CAS Election Procedures

Nominating Guidelines

Conflict of Interest Policy and Statement

Campaigning Guidelines for Candidates for CAS Elections

Section III: Organizational Structure and Officer Roles and Responsibilities

Organizational Chart

Duties of CAS President

President-Elect Position Description

Vice President Position Descriptions

Succession - Article III, Section 3 

EC Position Descriptions

Section IV: Board Structure and Mandates

CAS Board Chair Position Description

CAS Board of Directors Rules of Procedural Order

Board of Directors Attendance Policy

CAS Member Attendance at CAS Board Meetings

Board of Directors Position Description

Board of Directors Principles of Transparency

Risk Appetite Statement

Leadership Value Statement

Section V: Board Committees and Task Force Charters

Admissions Governance Committee Charter *

Audit Board Cte Charter *

Canada TF Charter *

DEI TF Charter *

Discipline Board Cte Charter *

Executive Leadership Group *

Governance Cte Charter *

Human Capital and Compensation Committee *

Membership Linkage TF Charter *

Nominating Board Cte Charter *

Risk Mgt Board Cte Charter *

*Members Only

Section VI: Annual Board and Committee Work Plans

Schedule of 2025-2026 EC Meetings*

Schedule of 2025-2026 Board Meetings*

Annual recurring Discussion and Action Items*

Board Template*

*Members Only

Section VII: Membership

Admission Criteria

Membership Categories

Section VIII: Education and Professional Development

Continuing Education Policy

CE Compliance Review Process

Section IX: Publications and Communications

Publications Submission Guidelines

CAS Memorial Procedures

Public Expression of Professional Opinion See Article IX

 

Section X: Stakeholder Engagement

University Engagement

DE&I Strategies and Statements

 

Section XI: Ethical Standards and Conflict of Interest

CAS Code of Professional Ethics for Candidates

CAS Member Code Professional Conduct

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

 

Section XII: CAS Budget and Finance Policies

FY 2026 Budget and Goal Setting Milestones

Budget Development*

CAS Reimbursement Policy for Board and Members

* Members Only