The University of Prince Edward Island governs itself with a bi-cameral governance structure, as set out in the PEI University Act.

The Board of Governors is the highest governing body overseeing the University's activities, finances, and property, and the Senate has authority for academic governance.

The University Secretary will :

serve as an officer of the university, reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, and in respect of governance, having a dotted line reporting relationship to the Chair of the Board of Governors.

This individual has oversight of the university's compliance with the PEI University Act, including the preservation of the university's autonomous governance structure as set out in that legislation

• act as the primary governance expert for the university. They work closely with the President, the Chair of the Board of Governors, the Chair of Senate, senior administration, and committee chairs, to ensure good governance practices are in place, and timely input of recommendations and information to committees and to the Board of Governors and Senate
• oversee the university's policy framework, ensuring consistency of policies with the PEI University Act and By-Laws, the appropriate delegation of authority and corresponding accountability through and within policies, working with the university to identify and address policy gaps and to ensure policy compliance.
• work to ensure alignment and coordination across all areas of governance and to maintain effective administration of the bicameral system of governance.

The University Secretary provides timely, accurate, and objective information and advice, including the interpretation and application of policies and bylaws to all areas of University governance

• acts as a liaison between the Board of Governors, the Senate, and the senior leaders of the UPEI. They oversee the coordination and facilitation of the activities of the Board of Governors and will, as the position and office evolve, provide governance support to the Senate, leading long-term planning and management for all governance activities