Overview
Function
The Territorial Board of Revision shall hear appeals related to the assessment of land and improvements to properties in the Northwest Territories.
Jurisdiction
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department Responsible
Department of Municipal and Community Affairs
Authority
Property Assessment and Taxation Act (NWT)
Board Composition
The Board consists of at least three members.
Alternate Members
There are no alternate members.
The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternates on the Board.
Chairperson
A Chairperson is designated by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs from amongst the Board members.
Vice-Chairperson
There is no Vice-Chairperson.
Quorum
Quorum is three members.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs under section 33 of the Property Assessment and Taxation Act.
Term Duration
A member holds office during pleasure for not more than one year. A person may be reappointed as a member of the Board and re-designated as Chairperson.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Board meets when necessary to hear appeals.
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
The Minister shall appoint one or more members of the public service to act as secretary of the Board.
Current Membership
| Position | Appointee | Term Start | Term Expiry | Number of Terms | Appointed By | Nominating Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chair | Harrinarine Cassie | 2023-08-18 | 2026-08-17 | 3rd term | Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs | |
| 2. Member | Alan Cash | 2023-08-18 | 2026-08-17 | 2nd term | Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs | |
| 3. Member | Michael Gagnon | 2023-08-18 | 2026-08-17 | 1st term | Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs | |
| 4. Member | David Okoronkwo | 2023-08-18 | 2026-08-17 | 3rd term | Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs | |
| 5. Member | Harry Cassie | 2023-08-18 | 2026-08-17 | 6th term | Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs | |
| 6. Member | Uche Iwuji | 2023-08-18 | 2026-08-17 | 1st term | Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs |