A Governance Committee has overall responsibility for and oversight of the Smart Freight Centre and its research program, considering the advice and recommendations of the Scientific Advisory Committee.
The Governance Committee monitors and facilitates progress and deliverables, oversees budget and finances, monitors efforts to enhance the sustainability of the SFC, amongst other responsibilities.
The Governance Committee consists of The Region of Peel, academic leaders, a representative of the host institution, the chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee, and other representatives chosen by the parties.
The chair of the Governance Committee rotates among the three universities.