Contact Information

General Manager/Registrar
Liquor Licensing Board
Government of the Northwest Territories

• Suite 204, 31 Capital Drive, Hay River NT X0E 1G2

• Telephone (867) 874-8717

• Fax (867) 874-8722

Function

The Liquor Licensing Board regulates the conduct of licence holders, the management and equipment of licensed premises, and the conditions under which liquor may be sold or consumed.

Jurisdiction

Government of the Northwest Territories

Department Responsible

Department of Finance

Authority

Liquor Act (NWT)

Board Composition

The Board is composed of not more than nine members.

The current board structure is set up on a regional basis.

Alternate Members

There are no alternate members.

The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternate members to the Board.

Chairperson

The Chairperson is designated by the Minister from amongst the Board members.

Vice-Chairperson

The Vice-Chairperson is designated by the Minister from amongst the Board members.

Quorum

Quorum is three members.

Appointment Instrument

Members are appointed by the Minister of Finance under section 2(2) of the Liquor Act.

Term Duration

A member holds office during pleasure for a term of three years.

Time and Travel Requirements

The Board holds administrative meetings and compliance hearings throughout the year.

Board meetings are closed to the public, with the exception of public presentations.

Travel is required to attend hearings across the Northwest Territories.

Remuneration

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

Category – Regulatory

Chairperson - up to $400 per day

Member - up $325 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 may appoint a member of the public service to be the Executive Secretary to the Board.

Current Membership

(Board details as of Oct 09, 2024)