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The Board of Directors has the authority to make by-laws governing the business and affairs of the OEB.

• By-law #1 (pdf) (Oct 1, 2022)
• By-law #2 (pdf) (Oct 2, 2020)

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 OEB recovers its operating and capital costs through assessments to the natural gas and electricity market participants that it regulates. The cost assessment model is the approach used by the OEB to allocate costs.

• Cost Assessment Model (pdf) (effective Apr 1, 2025)

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) (updated July 7, 2026)
• 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 Mines to the Chair of the OEB Board of Directors
  • Letter of Direction (pdf) (Dec 18, 2025)

The MOU sets out the accountability relationship between the Minister of Energy and Mines and the Chair and Board of Directors of the OEB. It clarifies operational roles and responsibilities, and provides expectations for the operational, administrative, communications, financial, auditing and reporting arrangements between the OEB and the Ministry.

• Memorandum of Understanding Between the Minister of Energy and Mines and the Chair of the Ontario Energy Board
  • Memorandum of Understanding (pdf) (July 2025)
• Memorandum of Understanding Between the Ontario Energy Board and the Commissioner of Competition of the Competition Bureau
  • Memorandum of Understanding (pdf) (February 25, 2021)
• Memorandum of Understanding Between the Ontario Energy Board and the Technical Standards & Safety Authority
  • Memorandum of Understanding (pdf) (January 2026)