Overview
Function
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation’s Board of Directors is mandated to direct the business of the Corporation and may for that purpose exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Corporation under this Act and the regulations.
Jurisdiction
Government of the Northwest Territories
Authority
Northwest Territories Power Corporation Act (NWT)
Board Composition
The Board of Directors of the Corporation is composed of not fewer than six directors and not more than ten directors.
Alternate Members
There are no alternate directors.
The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternates to the Board.
Chairperson
The Chairperson of the Board shall be designated by the Minister from among the directors.
Vice-Chairperson
The Vice-Chairperson of the Board shall be designated by the Minister from among the directors.
Quorum
A majority of the directors constitute a quorum.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed by the Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation under section 9 of the Northwest Territories Power Corporation Act (NWT).
Term Duration
A director holds office for a term not exceeding three years as specified in the appointment.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Board meets in person a minimum of four times per year.
Remuneration
The Minister sets the honorarium and expenses. A member shall be paid an honorarium if he or she is not a member of the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Act, and shall be reimbursed for expenses.
Other Considerations
N/A
Current Membership
| Position | Appointee | Term Start | Term Expiry | Number of Terms | Appointed By | Nominating Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chair | Steve Loutitt | 2024-04-01 | 2025-03-31 | 3rd term | Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation | |
| 2. Vice-Chair | William Mackay | 2024-03-13 | 2025-03-31 | 1st term | Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation | |
| 3. Member | Terence Courtoreille | 2023-04-01 | 2026-03-31 | 1st term | Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation | |
| 4. Member | Robert Jenkins | 2023-04-01 | 2026-03-31 | 1st term | Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation | |
| 5. Member | Dr. Erin Kelly | 2023-10-19 | 2025-03-31 | 3rd term | Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation | |
| 6. Member | William Mackay | 2024-04-01 | 2025-03-31 | 4th term | Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation | |
| 7. Member | Ms. Pamela Strand | 2023-12-04 | 2025-03-31 | 4th term | Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation |