The RHRA is accountable to government through the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) signed by the Minister of Seniors Affairs and RHRA Board Chair. The MOU:
- Clarifies the roles, duties and responsibilities of the RHRA and government in the administration of the Act
- Sets out the accountability frameworks and clarifies the administrative, financial, auditing, legislative and regulatory development, and working and reporting relationships between the RHRA and government
- Does not affect, modify, or limit the powers of the RHRA as set out in the Act. In the case of conflict between the MOU and any act or regulation, the act or regulation prevail.
Content of the MOU includes:
- Definitions, purpose, mandate, objects
- Duties and responsibilities associated with board composition and appointment
- Statutory appointments (Registrar, Risk Officer, and Complaints Review Officer)
- Corporate reporting, financial arrangements, insurance, and indemnity
- Information and sharing protocols, etc.