Exploring our committees
The chair of each Board committee is responsible for leading such committee in successfully fulfilling its duties under its charter and facilitating the committee’s operations. Learn more about the Committee chair position.
Use the tabs below to explore the different Committees at BMO, and the Board members on them.
Audit and conduct review committee
The Audit and Conduct Review Committee is responsible for assisting the board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility for the integrity of the bank’s financial reporting and regulatory compliance programs. The Committee oversees the bank’s internal controls as well as the performance of its internal and external audit and compliance functions. In addition, the Committee acts as the audit and conduct review committee of certain designated subsidiaries.
Governance and nominating committee
The Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for developing governance principles and guidelines for the bank, identifying and recommending candidates for election or appointment to the board and managing the bank’s process for orientation and assessment of the board, board committees and directors.
Human resources committee
The Human Resources Committee oversees human resources strategies, including compensation and talent management. As required by its Committee Mandate, members of this Committee have, or must acquire within a reasonable period of time following their appointment, a thorough understanding of issues relating to human resources and compensation, so they can fully contribute to achieving the Committee’s objectives.
Risk review committee
The Risk Review Committee is responsible for assisting the board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the bank’s identification and management of risk, adherence to Risk Management Corporate Policies, and compliance with risk-related regulatory requirements.
Other Committees
Other committees at BMO, their responsibilities, oversight and mandate.
Disclosure Committee
Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of the enterprise’s public disclosure.
Executive Committee
Oversees the effective execution of all strategies and financial business plans.
Ensures overall sound governance and management of all aspects of BMO Financial Group.
Performance Committee
Drives enterprise results and takes action on initiatives relating to BMO’s strategic priorities.
Reputation risk management committee
Reviews instances of significant or heightened Risk to our reputation.
Risk management committee
Provides risk oversight and governance at the highest levels of management.
Operating Committee
Drives overall business growth and performance results across the personal, commercial and wealth businesses, oversees the delivery of major change initiatives, ensures effective operational management and efficiencies across all areas of the bank, and oversees the enterprise investment planning and management process.