Royal Botanical Gardens, a registered charitable organization, is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprising community members and appointed representatives of four levels of government, and the Gardens’ Auxiliary.

Governance is accomplished by ensuring that the Gardens fulfills its legislated mandate, and that its mission, policies and strategies are appropriate and current. The Board also ensures financial responsibility in asset management, future resources, and capital project spending. In addition, the Board approves the Gardens’ annual budget, paying close attention to serving the public’s interest and trust.

The Board advocates the Gardens’ interests to the political and corporate sectors, and the community. Each member of the Board is committed to contributing his or her time, energy, ideas and support to Royal Botanical Gardens.

Officers of the Board
Ian Brisbin – Chair
Leslie Bullock – Secretary
Ruth Lee – Treasurer

Appointed by Council, City of Hamilton
Councilor Brian McHattie
Ian Brisbin
Rebecca Raven

Appointed by Council, Regional Municipality of Halton
Councilor Jane Fogal
Councillor Paul Sharman
Kent James
Peter Thoem
Guy Wood Sheppard

Additional Members in place of appointments by the Governor-General-in-Council, Canada
Two Vacant positions

Appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor-in Council, Province of Ontario
Susan Robinson

RBG Appointees
Gord Albini
Dr. Geoffrey P. Arron
Leslie Bullock
Cliff Carson
Wayne Joudrie
Ruth Lee
Daniel Roberts
Dr. Patrick Deane, President and Vice-Chancellor – McMaster University - Ex Officio

Representing the RBG Auxiliary
Dan Totino - President

Liason Member – RBG Auxiliary
David Reed – Vice President