The Safety Advisory Committee shall make recommendations respecting amendments to the Safety Act and regulations as may be required or desirable in the interests of occupational health and safety.

Safety Act (NWT)

The Safety Advisory Committee is composed of the Chief Safety Officer; three members representing the interests of the workers; three members representing the interests of the employers; and such other members the Minister considers advisable to appoint. 

There are no alternate members.

The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternates on the Committee.

Members are appointed by the Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission under section 26(1) of the Safety Act.

The Chairperson shall convene a meeting:

1. when he or she considers it necessary;
2. within one year after the coming into force of this section;
3. within one year after the last meeting.

Members shall receive remuneration according to Executive Council classification and Financial Management Board Secretariat directives.

Category - Advisory

Chairperson - up to $300 per day

Member - up to $250 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

The Chairperson may retain any professional or technical advisors necessary.