Contact Information
Chairperson
NWT Egg Producers Board
- 7 Studney Drive PO Box 4386, Hay River NT X0E 1G3
Telephone (867) 874-0645
Fax (867) 874-6840
Function
The Northwest Territories Egg Producers Board is responsible for administering the industry’s implementation of the regulated egg marketing system in the NWT. Included in these responsibilities is the allocation of quota, collection and remission of levies and representation on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency.
Jurisdiction
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department Responsible
Department of Industry, Tourism & Investment
Authority
Agricultural Products Marketing Act (NWT)
Board Composition
The Board consists of not fewer than three and not more than seven members, including the Chairperson.
Alternate Members
There are no alternate members.
The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternates to the Board.
Chairperson
The Chairperson is designated by the Minister from among the Board members, after consulting with the Northwest Territories Agricultural Products Marketing 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 (NWT).
Term Duration
A member holds office for a term not exceeding three years and may be eligible for reappointment.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Board 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 Chairperson may delegate its power or duties to another member.
The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment may designate a public servant to assist in the Board’s administration.
The Board may engage with those having special or technical knowledge to assist in carrying out its functions.
The Board may make rules respecting its procedure and conduct of business.
Current Membership
| 1. Chair | Jeff Bisschop | 2024-04-01 | 2027-03-31 | 1st term |
| 2. Member | John Penner | 2024-04-01 | 2027-03-31 | 8th term |
| 3. Member | Bruce Ramage | 2024-04-01 | 2027-03-31 | 10th term |
| 4. Member | Jeff Bisschop | 2024-04-01 | 2027-03-31 | 2nd term |
| 5. Member | Michael Wallington | 2024-04-01 | 2027-03-31 | 3rd term |
| 6. Member | Matt Vane | 2024-04-01 | 2027-03-31 | 2nd term |
(Board details as of Aug 06, 2024)