The authority and the accountability for executing the requirements of the Blue Water Bridge Authority Act rests with the four member Board of Directors who report to Transport Canada. The Chair is appointed by the Governor in Council and the three other Directors are appointed by the Minister of Transport, to hold office during pleasure pursuant to the BWBA Act and the Financial Administration Act. The President/CEO is responsible for the day to day operation of the BWBA and is also appointed by the Governor in Council.

Currency Exchange Program
The Currency Exchange provides services such as the exchange of currencies; purchase of money orders and travellers cheques. This program is responsible for complying to all federal legislation relating to Currency Exchanges which includes the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act (FINTRAC).

Finance and Accounting Services
This section oversees the integrity of the Blue Water Bridge Authority's financial statements and reports to the Board of Directors on the financial performance of the organization. It administers the daily cash flow and project funding requirements; initiates investments for short and long term needs; plans and co-ordinates the BWBA's budget process and provides input into the Corporate Plan.

First Nations Issues
This section is primarily a development of an on-going relationship with the Aamjiwnaang First Nation to share the stewardship of the rich archaeological and First Nation heritage of the Bridge site. A Memorandum of Understanding between the parties has been entered into to cover a range of important issues including protocols for archaeological activities; the discovery of human remains and the repatriation of artifacts, as well as initiatives for public education programs, First Nation retail opportunities and a public commemorative sculpture.

Human Resources
The Human Resources section encompasses the organizational and management of the Department's human resources. It maintains an internal administrative policy function and service in relation to learning, staffing and personnel, health, training, salaries and wages, pay and benefits, material, language and organizational issues. These issues pertain to members of the Blue Water Bridge Authority as well as the Public Servants Alliance of Canada members employed by the organization.

Maintenance and Facilities Management
This section is responsible for ensuring annual bridge inspections, including fall arrest systems to meet safety regulations; routine maintenance of bridge structures; plaza; buildings and property and also provides janitorial, landscaping and snow removal. Annual inspections are also provided on Blue Water Bridge Authority equipment such as the automatic coin machines; gate arms and computer systems in the Toll area.

Occupational Health and Safety
This program is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in all Blue Water Bridge Authority workplaces as stated in Part II of the Canada Labour Code. The Occupational Health and Safety Program assists managers and employees with occupational health and safety risk management, i.e. recognizing, assessing and eliminating or reducing work-related hazards. The expected end-result is overall improvement of work conditions, a reduction of work-related injuries and illnesses and related costs.

Operations Activity
This Operations Activity manages the collection of tolls, traffic control and security patrols. It also ensures that vehicles comply with policies with respect to dangerous goods, oversized loads and Government Agency programs such as Free and Secure Trade (FAST) and NEXUS. It also maintains emergency procedure measures in the event of disasters, accidents or spills.

Project Management
This program is responsible for the review of land development opportunities and maintaining awareness on the subject; administration of capital projects and the review and direction of property issues including development and implementation of master plan.

Security
This program is responsible for developing, monitoring and co-ordinating the implementation of policies and procedures and infrastructure improvements to protect against criminal activity. It also maintains security of the structure, employees and plaza users; monitors and addresses issues relating to terrorism, local criminal activity and disaster planning and recovery on an on-going basis; liaisons with law enforcement and intelligence services in Canada and the United States.

Strategic Planning
This section assists the Board of Directors and staff in determining strategic directions for the Corporation. Provides input and leadership in the determination of strategic objectives and helps develop action plans and tactical strategies to meet objectives. Monitors and responds to external legislation and regulations affecting the Corporation.

Traffic Statistics and Toll Rates
This section develops traffic statistics to assist the Blue Water Bridge Authority in the projection of future growth to help assess the impact on infrastructure and product development as set out in the master plan. It also assists the BWBA local business and global industry in the monitoring of tourism levels; trade and the economy. Toll rates are set by the BWBA with the approval of the Minister of Transport.