Overview
Function
The Sahtu Renewable Resources Board is the main instrument of wildlife management in the Sahtu Settlement Area.
Jurisdiction
Government of Canada
Department Responsible
Department of Environment and Climate Change
Authority
Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (Canada)
Board Composition
The Board consists of six members, plus the Chairperson.
Three members are nominated by the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated; one member is nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories, two members by Canada.
Alternate Members
There are six alternate members on the Board.
Chairperson
The Chairperson, a resident in the settlement area, is nominated by the members of the Board and jointly appointed by Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Vice-Chairperson
There is no Vice-Chairperson.
Quorum
Quorum is a majority of the members appointed.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council of the Government of the Northwest Territories (Executive Council) under section 13.8.3 of the Agreement.
Term Duration
A member holds office for a term not to exceed five years and may be eligible for reappointment.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Board holds meetings and teleconference calls throughout the year on an as needed basis.
Remuneration
Members of a board shall be paid such fees or other remuneration as the Governor in Council may fix:
Chairperson - $325 per diem
Member - $225 per diem
Other Considerations
The Chairperson must be a resident of the Sahtu Settlement Area.
The Board must include at least one member who is a resident of the Northwest Territories but who is not a Sahtu beneficiary.
Member may be removed from office for cause, after consultation or at the request of the nominating party.
Current Membership
| Position | Appointee | Term Start | Term Expiry | Number of Terms | Appointed By | Nominating Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chair | (Vacant - 5 year term) | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Members of the Board | |||
| 2. Member (SSI) |
George Barnaby | 2022-05-18 | 2027-05-17 | 2nd term | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Sahtu Secretariat Inc. |
| 3. Member (GNWT) |
(Vacant - 5 year term) | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Government of the Northwest Territories | |||
| 4. Member (Canada) |
Faye d’Eon-Eggertson | 2021-02-26 | 2026-02-25 | 1st term | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Fisheries and Oceans Canada |
| 5. Member (Canada) |
Samuel Hache | 2021-02-26 | 2026-02-25 | 1st term | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Environment and Climate Change Canada |
| 6. Member (SSI) |
(Vacant - 5 year term) | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Sahtu Secretariat Inc. | |||
| 7. Alternate (SSI) |
Camilla Rabisca | 2022-04-29 | 2027-04-28 | 3rd term | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Sahtu Secretariat Inc. |
| 8. Alternate (GNWT) |
Gordon Hamre | 2023-06-09 | 2028-06-08 | 1st term | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Government of the Northwest Territories |
| 9. Alternate (Canada) |
(Vacant - 5 year term) | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | |||
| 10. Alternate (Canada) |
(Vacant - 5 year term) | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Environment and Climate Change Canada | |||
| 11. Alternate (SSI) |
Judi Tutcho | 2022-09-15 | 2027-09-14 | 1st term | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Sahtu Secretariat Inc. |
| 12. Alternate (SSI) |
Donna Schear | 2022-11-04 | 2027-11-03 | 1st term | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Sahtu Secretariat Inc. |
| 13. Member (SSI) |
Rhea Anne McDonald | 2022-04-18 | 2027-04-19 | 1st term | Appointed jointly by the Governor in Council and Executive Council | Sahtu Secretariat Inc. |