A Management Advisory Board has been established to provide the RCMP Commissioner with external advice on the administration of the RCMP. This comes in response to reviews conducted by the Civilian Review and Complains Commission and former Auditor General Sheila Fraser that found significant workplace challenges within the RCMP.
Comprised of civilians, the 13 member Board will initially focus on developing a healthier workplace environment. It is expected to address other issues in the long-term, including efficient and effective use of RCMP resources; corporate risk; human resources; labour relations; and performance measurement. The Board will not be involved with issues related to active investigations.
Legislative changes to the RCMP Act will make the Board a permanent fixture.
Board members are to be announced within the next 1-2 weeks.