Agricultural Products Marketing Council

Contact Information

Chairperson
Agricultural Products Marketing Council
c/o Industry, Tourism & Investment

  • P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
  • Telephone: (867) 767-9060 ext 63002

  • Fax: 867-873-0563

Function

The Agricultural Products Marketing Council is responsible for hearing appeals and performing various oversight roles under the Agricultural Products Marketing Act and its regulations.

Jurisdiction

Government of the Northwest Territories

Department Responsible

Department of Industry, Tourism & Investment

Authority

Agricultural Products Marketing Act (NWT)

Board Composition

The Council consists of not fewer than three and not more than seven members.

Alternate Members

There are no alternate members.

The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternate members on the Council.

Chairperson

The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Council.

Vice-Chairperson

There is no Vice-Chairperson.

Quorum

Quorum is a majority of the members appointed.

Appointment Instrument

Members are appointed by the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment under section 11(3) of the Agricultural Products Marketing Act.

Term Duration

A member holds office for a term not exceeding three years and may be eligible for reappointment.

Time and Travel Requirements

The Council meets on an as-required basis. Meetings are held in public, unless it considers it necessary to hold a meeting in-camera.

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 $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 Council may engage individuals having special or technical knowledge to assist with carrying out its mandate. 

The Chairperson may delegate his or her powers to a member of the Council.

The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment may designate persons in the public service to assist in the administration of the Council.

Council may make bylaws regarding procedure and business conduct.

Current Membership

1. Chair Janet Dean 2024-09-06 2027-09-05 1st term
2. Member Melvin Schellenberg 2024-09-06 2027-09-05 1st term
3. Member Charles Blyth 2024-09-06 2027-09-05 1st term
4. Member Janet Dean 2024-09-06 2027-09-05 2nd term
5. Member Kris Johnson 2024-09-06 2027-09-05 2nd term

(Board details as of Oct 9, 2024)