The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board provides advice and recommendations to the Governments of Canada, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan and Manitoba on matters concerning the protection and management of these herds and their habitat.

Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Barren-ground Caribou Management Agreement

The Board is made up of members nominated by user groups and governments. The Board consists of up to 15 members (8 to 10 community representatives and 5 government representatives). 

Two members (one Dene member and one Métis member) from the Northwest Territories; up to three members from Nunavut; up to three members from northern Saskatchewan; two members from northern Manitoba; one senior official each from the Governments of Canada, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Manitoba.

There are up to 15 alternate members on the Board.

Members are appointed by the appropriate Minister under section D(1) of the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Barren-ground Caribou Management Agreement.

The Board holds meetings twice a year or more often as necessary. Meetings are held at various locations in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan or Manitoba.

Each party shall be responsible for funding the expenses for salaries or honoraria and other incidental travel expenses, including transportation, meals, and accommodations related to board members appointed or confirmed by that party. Honorarium is paid to all board members who are not civil servants.

An appointing party may terminate and replace its members.

Government officials representing the parties to the Agreement are expected to have knowledge and experience working with the traditional users and their communities.

Resident representatives appointed must come from a community that traditionally use and depend upon the caribou resource and who are known and respected members of that community.

Government and representatives require good communication and interpersonal skills.