The Board of Governors shall be visionary and vigilant in its pursuit of educational excellence, accountable and responsible for the educational and financial governance of SAIT, and responsive and sensitive to the needs of the communities it serves. The Board shall promote an environment that is positive, open and participatory, and it shall strive to maintain the highest integrity in its relationships with SAIT's personnel, students and community members and with all other stakeholders.
Public members can serve for a maximum of two terms.
Representatives are elected in alternative years for continuity. Normally there are seven meetings per year. Each January, there is a Board Team-Building session. Oversees the negotiation of collective agreements and approves collective agreements developed through collective bargaining with academic and non-academic staff Participates in the development of provincial education policies by reviewing proposals and statements put forward by the Minister of Learning. Recommends policy changes to the Minister.