Overview
Function
The Student Financial Assistance Appeal Board is established to hear appeals arising from the administrative review of decisions regarding student financial assistance.
Jurisdiction
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department Responsible
Department of Education, Culture & Employment
Authority
Student Financial Assistance Act (NWT)
Board Composition
The Board is composed of five members, including one post-secondary student member.
Alternate Members
There are no alternate members.
The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternates on the Board.
Chairperson
The Chairperson is designated by the members of the Board.
Vice-Chairperson
There is no Vice-Chairperson.
Quorum
Quorum is three members.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment under section 8.2 of the Student Financial Assistance Act.
Term Duration
A member holds office for a term of two years and may be eligible for reappointment.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Board holds meetings throughout the year, on an as needed basis.
Remuneration
Members shall receive remuneration according to Executive Council classification and Financial Management Board Secretariat directives.
Category - Regulatory/Quasi-Judicial
Chairperson - up to $400 per day
Member - up to $325 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
Other Considerations
Where a vacancy occurs, the Minister may appoint a person to fill the unexpired term of office.
Members will deal with vulnerable population, which include youth.
Current Membership
| Position | Appointee | Term Start | Term Expiry | Number of Terms | Appointed By | Nominating Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chair | Cole Caljouw | 2022-11-25 | 2026-11-24 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 2. Member | Brenda Gauthier | 2022-11-25 | 2026-11-24 | 3rd term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 3. Member | Karalyn Menicoche | 2022-11-25 | 2026-11-24 | 2nd term | ||
| 4. Member | Cole Caljouw | 2022-11-25 | 2026-11-24 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 5. Member | Arlene DeBastien | 2022-11-25 | 2026-11-24 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment | |
| 6. Member (Post-Secondary Student) |
Christina Morris | 2022-11-25 | 2026-11-24 | 1st term | Minister of Education, Culture and Employment |