The International Porcupine Caribou Board administers the bilateral agreement between Canada and the United States. The Board provides advice and recommendations to the Governments of Canada, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alaska and the United States on matters relating to the protection and management of the porcupine caribou herd.

International Agreement for the Conservation of the Porcupine Caribou Herd

The Board consists of four members from Canada and four members from the United States.

Of the Canadian membership, three members are nominated by their respective governments and the fourth member is the Chairperson of the domestic Porcupine Caribou Management Board.

It is recognized that occasionally a member may be unable to attend a meeting, in which case, an alternate may be approved by the respective head of delegation and will carry full authority of that member.

Members are appointed by the appropriate Minister under the International Agreement for the Conservation of the Porcupine Caribou Herd.

The Board holds meetings in user communities in Canada and Alaska.

Reimbursement of expenses for members is the responsibility of the entity they represent.

Members appointed must have current technical knowledge (scientific, Aboriginal or local knowledge).

Members may be removed by the appropriate appointing authority.

Should a member resign or ceases to be a member for any reason, the affected entity should fill the vacancy as soon as possible.

*Information on the USA membership is currently unavailable and data is not accurately reflected.*