Every year, the ministry writes to the public post-secondary institutions outlining operating budget allocations, service delivery targets and priority issues. The letters are a component of ministry planning, as identified in the accountability framework. Goals and objectives are identified in the annual ministry service plan. Each institution helps achieve those goals and objectives through specific accountabilities set out in the government letters of expectation. This letter details the agreement of accountabilities, roles and responsibilities between the Government of British Columbia and the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design for the period April 1, 2008-March 31, 2009. Information regarding programs and initiatives is appended. The following are attached: (1) Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design Accountability Framework 2008/09-2010/11 Performance Targets; (2) Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design 2008/09-2010/11 Operating Transfers and Overall Student FTE [full-time equivalent] Targets; and (3) Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design Institute of BC 2008/09 to 2010/11 Operating Transfers and Student FTE Targets.