Overview
Function
The Agricultural Products Marketing Council is responsible for hearing appeals and performing various oversight roles under the Agricultural Products Marketing Act and its regulations.
Jurisdiction
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department Responsible
Prosper NWT
Authority
Agricultural Products Marketing Act (NWT)
Board Composition
The Council consists of not fewer than three and not more than seven members.
Alternate Members
There are no alternate members.
The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternate members on the Council.
Chairperson
The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Council.
Vice-Chairperson
There is no Vice-Chairperson.
Quorum
Quorum is a majority of the members appointed.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed by the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment under section 11(3) of the Agricultural Products Marketing Act.
Term Duration
A member holds office for a term not exceeding three years and may be eligible for reappointment.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Council meets on an as-required basis. Meetings are held in public, unless it considers it necessary to hold a meeting in-camera.
Remuneration
Members shall receive remuneration according to Executive Council classification and Financial Management Board Secretariat directives.
Category - Regulatory/Quasi-Judicial
Chairperson - up to $400 per day
Member - up $325 per day
Chair and members – 50% per half-day (i.e., 3.5 hours or less), for work on board business for each day of meetings.
Other Considerations
The Council may engage individuals having special or technical knowledge to assist with carrying out its mandate.
The Chairperson may delegate his or her powers to a member of the Council.
The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment may designate persons in the public service to assist in the administration of the Council.
Council may make bylaws regarding procedure and business conduct.
Current Membership
| Position | Appointee | Term Start | Term Expiry | Number of Terms | Appointed By | Nominating Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chair | Janet Dean | 2024-09-06 | 2027-09-05 | 1st term | Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment | |
| 2. Member | Melvin Schellenberg | 2024-09-06 | 2027-09-05 | 1st term | Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment | |
| 3. Member | Charles Blyth | 2024-09-06 | 2027-09-05 | 1st term | Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment | |
| 4. Member | Janet Dean | 2024-09-06 | 2027-09-05 | 2nd term | Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment | |
| 5. Member | Kris Johnson | 2024-09-06 | 2027-09-05 | 2nd term | Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment |