Fred Kaustinen is the Chief Governance Officer at Halton Police Board and Principal at Governedge Inc. – a governance and risk consulting firm. He is a lifelong learner and athlete, and a decorated army veteran.

• the orientation, education and initial and ongoing training of Board members and staff;
• the provision of information and advice to the Board, including legal advice;
• policy and strategic planning research, development and documentation;
• communications and community/stakeholder outreach;
• collective bargaining, and executive selection and remuneration;
• liaison with the Police Chief, Service executives, and corporate advisors; and
• Board administration, financial management and records.