THE ORGANIZATION SaskPower is a commercial crown corporation established by the Government of Saskatchewan in 1929. SaskPower is governed by The Power Corporation Act and is subject to the provisions of The Crown Corporations Act, 1993 which gives the Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) of Saskatchewan, the holding company for Saskatchewan’s commercial Crown corporations, broad authority to set the direction of SaskPower. At SaskPower accountability is a principal component of its corporate values and is essential in its relationship with its customers, stakeholders and shareholder. As the provinces leading energy provider, SaskPower is committed to supporting economic growth and an enhanced quality of life for all citizens. SaskPower’s team is comprised of approximately 3,150 permanent full-time employees who manage over $10 billion in power generation, transmission, distribution and other assets. At the end of the most recent fiscal year, SaskPower’s total available generation capacity was 4,437 mega watts. SaskPower serves 522,000 customer accounts within a geographic region of 652,000 square kilometers requiring the maintenance of 157,000 kilometers of power lines, 55 high voltage switching stations and 194 distribution substations. SaskPower also has interties with Manitoba, Alberta and North Dakota. SaskPower’s strategic context is framed by its vision, mission, values and corporate pillars: Vision – Powering Saskatchewan to a cleaner energy future through innovation, performance and service. Mission – Ensuring reliable, sustainable and cost-effective power for our customers and the communities we serve. Values – Safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. Corporate Pillars – Customer experience and stakeholder relations. We are committed to delivering an optimal and rewarding experience for SaskPower’s customers every day. At every opportunity, we engage stakeholders to ensure SaskPower’s ability to do business. Workforce excellence. We drive exceptional public and employee safety performance through industry-leading safety programming and actions. Zero is our objective. We develop people strategies that reward quality and high performance. Efficiency, quality and cost-management. We continually improve business results through prudent and responsible management of budget and available resources. Through innovation and technology, we implement business processes and quality improvements. Sustainable infrastructure and reliability. We ensure customer demand and future energy growth are met through a sustainable, diversified and cost-effective supply mix. We deliver secure, reliable power through an effective asset management program. To meet all current and future requirements, we demonstrate responsible environmental stewardship.SaskPower’s Board of Director’s is responsible for the general stewardship of SaskPower. It is accountable for setting direction, monitoring and evaluating achievement, as well as identifying any corrective action for SaskPower. The Board works with management to develop and approve SaskPower’s Strategic Plan, annual budget and business plan. It participates in identifying business risks and oversees the implementation of appropriate systems to achieve a balance between risks incurred and potential returns. All of SaskPower Board Members, including the Chair, are independent of management.For further information about SaskPower, please visit their website at www.saskpower.com.