Mauricia Lawrence

Responsible for advising the Board and Executive Management on statutory, regulatory, and best-practice governance obligations within a national public authority.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Advise the Board and Executive Management on statutory, regulatory, and policy compliance, including matters requiring Cabinet-level consideration.
• Draft, review, and maintain governance policies, procedures, and instruments, ensuring they are properly documented, approved, and applied.
• Coordinate and quality-check Board papers, committee reports, resolutions, and executive submissions to support informed decision-making.
• Support organisational effectiveness by clarifying approval processes, decision-making pathways, and governance procedures.
• Engage Ministries, Departments, and Agencies on governance, compliance, and policy-related matters affecting the Authority.
• Manage all Board and Committee operations, including Finance & IT; HR & Procurement; Corporate Governance; Technical & Operations; and Risk Committees.
• Handle delicate and confidential matters, including disciplinary proceedings and sensitive investigations.
• Deliver training and guidance to management and staff on governance procedures, compliance obligations, and ethical standards.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, and governance documentation.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES ASSIGNED (NSWMA)

• Chairman, Disciplinary Committee
• Chairman, Projects Committee
• Oversight responsibility for the Legal Department (December 2023 – April 2024)
• Member / Legal Representative, Procurement Committee
• Representative, Bureau of Standards Jamaica – ISO/TC 309 National Committee on Governance of Organisations

• Assessed liability, negotiated settlements, and responded to brokers on employer's liability, public liability, and homeowners' claims.
• Drafted legal opinions and supported case assessments.

• Coordinated inter-agency projects, drafted proposals, and supported policy and diplomatic engagements.