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Governance
Board of Trustees
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is governed by a Board of Trustees. Through the Independent Appointments Commission, the Provincial Government announced 14 appointments to the Provincial Health Authority Board of Trustees.
Under Section 11 of An Act Respecting the Delivery of Health and Community Services and the Establishment of a Provincial Health Authority, the Provincial Health Authority Board of Trustees is responsible for:
- the delivery and administration of health and community services in the province, as well as;
- providing assistance and support to individuals, communities, other health service providers and policy makers at federal, provincial and regional levels to enhance the health and well-being of persons in the province through the planning and delivery of health and community services.
The organization welcomes the expertise, experience, and valuable perspective that each of these appointments bring to the table as we work to transform health care. Appointed for three-year terms, the members are listed below.
Leadership Team

Joanne Pelley
Provincial Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President and Chief Nursing Information Officer (Interim), Chief Operating Officer (Acting) Labrador-Grenfell Zone
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Glenda Webber
Vice President – Mental Health and Addictions and Correctional Health Services
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Organizational chart for the senior leadership team at NL Health Services.
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