Policy Bulletin
Policy Bulletin 448
Introduction
On January 23, 2014, CSC’s Executive Committee approved a new organizational structure for Regional Headquarters (RHQ), resulting in new position titles, new reporting relationships and the realignment of some responsibilities.
This Policy Bulletin provides information about both the new structure as well as how to work with it. While revisions to policy and related documents will be forthcoming, it is important to understand what needs to be done until the revisions are in place.
What has changed?
A. Centralized reporting
Effective April 1, 2014, the following areas are consolidated and will report to the National Headquarters (NHQ). Information on these changes is being provided under separate cover:
- Regional Chaplains will report to NHQ Chaplaincy;
- Regional OMS Managers will report to NHQ IMS;
- Regional Administrator, Human Resoures, will transition to the new role of Strategic Human Resources Management Advisor and will report to NHQ HRMS;
- Regional Treatment Centre Executive Directors will report to NHQ Health Services through the Regional Directors, Health Services.
B. RHQ Organizational Structure
Also effective April 1, 2014, the following three positions will report directly to the Regional Deputy Commissioner. Their new titles and the reporting structures are described below:
- Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Correctional Operations (ADCCO) (formerly the Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Institutional Operations): Institutional Heads and District Directors will report directly to the ADCCO.
- Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Integrated Services (ADCIS) (formerly the Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Corporate Services): Regional Administrators for Security Operations, Assessment and Intervention, Aboriginal Initiatives, Technical Services, Regional Comptroller and Informal Conflict Resolution and Values and Ethics will report directly to the ADCIS.
This new organization sets in place an integrated governance framework that supports complementary accountabilities between the ADCs. The two ADCs will work collaboratively to enhance integration in achieving correctional results and share a mutual commitment in the delivery of correctional services.
- Regional Administrator, Communications and Executive Services (RACES): Communications (includes Community Engagement and Ethno-Cultural Programs), Information Management and Administrative Services, Policy and Planning (includes ATIP) and Regional Victims Services will report directly to the RACES.
Policies impacts :
In many instances, responsibilities and accountability remain the same as currently detailed in Commissioner’s Directives and other policy documents (i.e., only the position title has changed); however, in some instances, responsibilities may have shifted.
In the interim:
- For the overall responsibilities within the policy framework, until further clarification has been made, ADCIO should be replaced by ADCCO and ADCCS should be replaced by ADCIS.
- The two ADCs, understanding fully the intent of the changes, will work together to ensure that the policy framework is operationalized in a seamless fashion. If there is communication with an ADC at RHQ that is misdirected, the ADC will identify where the responsibility lies and ensure the information is communicated to the respective area.
Next Steps
As the new model is operationalized, regular discussions between the Regions and NHQ will be required to further inform the scope of the impacts. This will allow us to further refine the direction to ensure full integration of the new model.
Other impacts?
The new titles, responsibilities and reporting requirements will be incorporated as policy documents are updated and promulgated.
Annex
Policy framework impacts
This list may not be exhaustive.
CD/GL | Title |
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CD 004 | National Standards for the Deployment of Correctional Officers |
CD 022 | Media Relations |
CD 318 | Environmental Programs |
CD 345 | Fire Safety |
FD 350 | Acquisition Cards |
CD 550 | Inmate Accommodation |
CD 566-6 | Security Escorts |
CD 566-7 | Searching of Inmates |
CD 566-8 | Searching of Staff and Visitors |
CD 566-10 | Urinalysis Testing |
CD 566-13 | Detector Dog Program |
CD 567 | Management of Security Incidents |
CD 567-1 | Use of Force |
CD 567-4 | Use of Chemical and Inflammatory Agents |
CD 567-5 | Use of Firearms |
CD 568 | Management of Security Information and Intelligence |
CD 568-1 | Recording and Reporting of Security Incidents |
CD 568-3 | Identification and Management of Security Threat Groups |
CD 568-4 | Preservation of Crime Scenes and Evidence |
CD 568-7 | Management of Incompatibles Offenders |
CD 568-8 | Authority for Use of Surveillance Equipment |
CD 568-9 | Management of Human Sources |
CD 568-10 | Interception of Inmate Communications |
CD 577 | Staff Protocol in Women Offender Institutions |
CD 578 | Intensive Intervention Strategy in Women’s Institutions |
CD 700 | Correctional Interventions |
CD 701 | Information Sharing |
CD 705 | Intake Assessment Process and Correctional Plan Framework |
CD 705-7 | Security Classification and Penitentiary Placement |
CD 709 | Administrative Segregation |
CD 710 | Institutional Supervision Framework |
CD 710-2 | Transfer of Inmates |
GL 710-2-1 | CCRA Section 81: Admission and Transfer of Offenders |
CD 712 | Case Preparation and Pre-Release Framework |
CD 712-1 | Pre-Release Decision Making |
CD 712-2 | Detention |
CD 712-4 | Release Process |
CD 715 | Community Supervision Framework |
CD 715-2* | Post-Release Decision Process |
CD 719* | Long-Term Supervision Orders |
CD 726 | Correctional Programs |
GL 726-1 | National Standards for Correctional Programs |
CD 767 | Ethnocultural Offenders: Services and Interventions |
CD784 | Information Sharing Between Victims and the Correctional Service of Canada |
CD 880 | Food Services |
FOps-DIR-2014-307 | Events and Hospitality (pending) |
FOPs-DIR-2013-326 | Pay Verification |
FOps-DIR-2013-307 | Events and Hospitality (under revision) |
FOps-DIR-2008-300 | Personal Use of Mobile Wireless Devices |
FOps-DIR-2013-323 | Verification of Hospitality Expenditures (under revision)) |
FOps-DIR-2013-324 | Verification of Travel Expenditures (under revision) |
FOps-DIR-2013-325 | Account Verification |
FOps-DIR-2007-03 | Accounting for Information Management Equipment and Software |
FOps-DIR-2007-02 | Capital Expenditure |
FOps-DIR-2007-01 | International Agreements (with other Federal Departments or Foreign Countries) |
FOps-DIR-2006-08r | Footwear Allowance for Correctional Officers |
FOps-DIR-2006-06 | Preparation of T1204 and T4A NR information slips for individuals or businesses engaged through contracts for services and required withholding of tax from amounts paid to non-resident persons performing services in Canada |
FOps-DIR-2006-05 | Commitment Control (under revision) |
FOps-DIR-2006-04r | Designated Travel Cards (DTC) – Management of Delinquent Accounts |
FOps-DIR-2006-02 | Petty Cash Advances to Correctional Officers |
FOps-DIR-2006-01 | Corporate Memberships |
FOps-INST-2009-303 | Maintenance of the Financial Signing Authorities (FSA) Delegation Instrument and Specimen Signature Cards, which include Specimen Signature Letters for Departmental Bank Accounts (DBA) |
For more information
- Government-wide Forward Regulatory Plans
- The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory
- The Federal regulatory management
- The Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.
- Date modified :
- 2014-07-24