Contact Information
Assistant Deputy Minister
Environment and Climate Change
- P.O. Box 1320 Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Telephone (867) 767-9055 ext 53012
Fax (867) 873-0638
Function
The Board of Trustees manages the fund established to promote through education, research and demonstration, the wise use of renewable resources; awareness, enhancement and protection of the environment; and use of the most efficient and most effective methods of trapping wildlife.
Jurisdiction
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department Responsible
Department of Environment and Climate Change
Authority
Natural Resources Conservation Trust Act (NWT)
Board Composition
The Board is composed of not fewer than three members and not more than five members.
Alternate Members
There are no alternate members.
The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternate members on the Board.
Chairperson
The Chairperson is designated by the Minister 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 Environment and Climate Change under section 3(2) of the Natural Resources Conservation Trust Act (NWT).
Term Duration
A member holds office for a term of two years and may be eligible for reappointment.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Board shall meet at least once a year.
Remuneration
Each member, who is not a member of the public service, shall receive remuneration according to Executive Council classification and Financial Management Board Secretariat directives.
Each member who is a member of the public service shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
The Chairperson shall receive an honorarium and shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses whether or not the he or she is a member of the public service.
Category - Advisory
Chairperson - up to $300 per diem
Member - up to $250 per diem
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 provide employees of the public service as the Board considers necessary to assist the Board.
The Board shall make bylaws governing its proceedings, subject to Ministerial approval.
The Board may establish criteria and procedures for submissions to the Board for funding.
Current Membership
| 1. Chair | (Vacant - 2 year term) | |||
| 2. Member | (Vacant - 2 year term) | |||
| 3. Member | (Vacant - 2 year term) | |||
| 4. Member | (Vacant - 2 year term) |
(Board details as of Aug 06, 2024)