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The OEB follows the conflict of interest rules set out in Ontario Regulation 381/07—Conflict of Interest Rules for Public Servants (Ministry) and Former Public Servants (Ministry). 

• Conflict of Interest Rules for Public Servants (Ministry) and Former Public Servants (Ministry)

The Chief Commissioner, with the approval of the Chief Executive Officer and under the authority of section 6 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, has delegated certain powers and duties to OEB staff, subject to the conditions and restrictions set out in the delegations. 

In keeping with the recommendation made by the November 2020 Ontario Energy Board Financial Review Report to “[i]ncrease the clarity of when delegated decisions are triggered to improve the sector’s understanding of their use,” a list of what has been delegated is provided below:

• Rates (pdf)
• Licences, Codes, Rules and Associated Approvals (pdf)
• Cost Awards (pdf)
• Registrar (pdf)
• Section 71 Exemptions (pdf)
• Facilities (pdf)

Under the Broader Public Sector Executive Compensation Act, 2014, the OEB is required to develop and publish an Executive Compensation Program setting out certain compensation details for designated executives.

• Executive Compensation Program (pdf) (Dec 4, 2017)

The letter of direction outlines the Government of Ontario’s priorities for the energy sector and expectations for the OEB for the upcoming 3-year planning period.

• Letter of Direction from the Minister of Energy and Electrification to the Chair
  • Letter of Direction (pdf) (Dec 19, 2024)