Public Committees, Boards, and Councils Handbook
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PUBLIC COMMITTEES, BOARDS ANDCOUNCILS HANDBOOKPublished by:Cabinet SecretariatDepartment of ExecutiveGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesMarch 2009
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ____________________________________________________________ 5OTHER LANGUAGES ________________________________________________________ 6COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COUNCILS______________________________________ 7Aboriginal Languages Revitalization Board _____________________________________ 8Aboriginal Rights Courts Challenges Committee ________________________________ 9Agricultural Products Marketing Council ______________________________________ 10Apprenticeship, Trade <strong>and</strong> Occupations Certification Board ____________________ 11Assessment Appeal Tribunal ________________________________________________ 12Aurora College Board of Governors __________________________________________ 13Commissioner’s Award Committee ___________________________________________ 14Dental Registration Committee _____________________________________________ 15Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee ___________________________________ 16Justices of the Peace Review Council _________________________________________ 17Judicial Council for Territorial Judges_________________________________________ 18Legal Services Board of the Northwest Territories ______________________________ 19Liquor Licensing Board _____________________________________________________ 20Medical Registration Committee ____________________________________________ 21Mental Disorder Review Board ______________________________________________ 22Mine Occupational Health <strong>and</strong> Safety Legislation Committee ___________________ 23Natural Resources Conservation Trust Fund Board of Trustees __________________ 24Northwest Territories Arts Council ___________________________________________ 25Northwest Territories Business Development <strong>and</strong> Investment Corporation Board ___ 26Northwest Territories Egg Producers Board ___________________________________ 27Northwest Territories Judicial Remuneration Commission _______________________ 28Northwest Territories Power Corporation Board _______________________________ 29Northwest Territories Social Assistance Appeal Board __________________________ 302
Table of ContentsOfficial Languages Board ___________________________________________________ 31<strong>Public</strong> Utilities Board of the Northwest Territories _____________________________ 32Safety Advisory Committee _________________________________________________ 33Status of Women Council __________________________________________________ 34Student Financial Assistance Appeal Board ___________________________________ 35Territorial Board of Revision ________________________________________________ 36Victims Assistance Committee _______________________________________________ 37Waste Reduction <strong>and</strong> Recovery Advisory Committee ___________________________ 38Workers’ Safety <strong>and</strong> Compensation Commission _______________________________ 39Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal ____________________________________ 40HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES _______________________________ 41Beaufort-Delta Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services Authority ___________________________ 42Dehcho Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services Authority _________________________________ 43Fort Smith Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services Authority _______________________________ 44Sahtu Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services Authority ___________________________________ 46Stanton Territorial Health Authority _________________________________________ 47Tlicho Community Services Agency __________________________________________ 48Yellowknife Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services Authority ______________________________ 49LANDS AND RESOURCES BOARDS ___________________________________________ 50Beverly <strong>and</strong> Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board _________________________ 51Canadian Porcupine Caribou Management Board _____________________________ 52Dehcho L<strong>and</strong> Use Planning Committee _______________________________________ 53Gwich’in Arbitration Panel __________________________________________________ 54Gwich’in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Board _____________________________________________ 55Gwich’in L<strong>and</strong> Use Planning Board __________________________________________ 563
Table of ContentsGwich’in Renewable Resources Board ________________________________________ 57International Porcupine Caribou Board ______________________________________ 58Inuvialuit Arbitration Board _________________________________________________ 59Inuvialuit Environmental Impact Review Board ________________________________ 60Inuvialuit Environmental Impact _____________________________________________ 61Mackenzie River Basin Board _______________________________________________ 62Mackenzie Valley Environmental ____________________________________________ 63Mackenzie Valley L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Board _____________________________________ 64Northwest Territories Water Board __________________________________________ 65Sahtu Arbitration Panel ____________________________________________________ 66Sahtu L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Board _______________________________________________ 67Sahtu L<strong>and</strong> Use Planning Board _____________________________________________ 68Sahtu Renewable Resources Board __________________________________________ 69Wek’èezhìi L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Board ___________________________________________ 70Wek’èezhìi Renewable Resources Board ______________________________________ 71Wildlife Management Advisory Council (NWT) ________________________________ 724
INTRODUCTIONThis H<strong>and</strong>book provides information on the membership of public committees, boards <strong>and</strong> councils in theNorthwest Territories, as appointed in whole or in part by the Legislative Assembly, the Executive Council, aMinister or the Commissioner, <strong>and</strong> is meant as an accessible directory of these boards.The H<strong>and</strong>book also provides information on some committees, boards <strong>and</strong> councils established by authoritiesother than the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), to which the GNWT either nominatesmembers or delegates specific responsibilities.The H<strong>and</strong>book is published periodically by the Cabinet Secretariat, Department of Executive, Government of theNorthwest Territories. The current revision was compiled in March 2009 using information solicited fromGovernment departments <strong>and</strong>, in some cases, from the boards themselves.Though accurate at the time of revision, board membership changes constantly as terms expire, members resign<strong>and</strong> vacant positions are filled. Inquiries concerning latest board membership should be directed to theinformation contact given for each board.The authority under which each agency acts varies, <strong>and</strong> is specified for each listing, along with a description of itsfunction, what category it is in, who appoints members, <strong>and</strong> who the agency reports to.The following information pertains to boards over which the Government of the Northwest Territories hasjurisdiction.The categories into which a board may fall are:o advisory,o regulatory or complex, oro complex regulated commercial.All boards fall into the "advisory" category unless they have been otherwise classified by the Executive Council.Classification as other than "advisory" depends upon several factors. They are:o complexities of judgment are present requiring special qualifications or technical expertise;o decisions are made with limited precedent; <strong>and</strong>o consequences of decisions are large in dollars, resources or human termsHonorariums are paid to members based on classification.All GNWT public boards are subject to the provisions contained in the Financial Administration Act <strong>and</strong> theGovernment of the Northwest Territories Financial Administration Manual.5
6OTHER LANGUAGES
COMMITTEES, BOARDS ANDCOUNCILS7
ABORIGINAL LANGUAGES REVITALIZATION BOARDFunctionThe Aboriginal Languages Revitalization Boardwas established to advise <strong>and</strong> makerecommendations to the Minister with respectto any matter within its review. Its focus is onrevitalization, promotion <strong>and</strong> maintenance.CategoryAdvisoryAuthorityOfficial Languages ActAppointed byCommissioner of the Northwest Territories onthe recommendation of the Minister ofEducation, Culture <strong>and</strong> Employment <strong>and</strong> on thenomination of representatives of each of theChipewyan, Cree, English, French, Gwich’in,Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, NorthSlavey, South Slavey <strong>and</strong> Tlicho languagecommunities.Reports toMinister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentContact informationAssistant Deputy MinisterEducation <strong>and</strong> Culture BranchEducation, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 920-8061Fax: (867) 873-0155Members Appointed Term ExpiresElizabeth Biscaye (Chipewyan) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Angeline Lantz (Chipewyan) (Alternate) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Dorothy Desjarlais (Cree) 21-Apr-08 21-Apr-09Vance S<strong>and</strong>erson (Cree) (Alternate) 21-Apr-08 21-Apr-10Elizabeth Hansen (Gwich’in) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Alestine Andre (Gwich’in) (Alternate) 21-Apr-08 21-Apr-10Emily Kudlak (Inuvialuktun) (Alternate) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Emily Kudlak (Inuinnaqtun) (Alternate) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Margaret Leishman (South Slavey) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Betty Hardisty (South Slavey) (Alternate) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-098
ABORIGINAL RIGHTS COURTS CHALLENGES COMMITTEEFunctionThe Aboriginal Rights Courts ChallengesCommittee was established by the Minister ofJustice to advise the Minister on applications forgrants to pay legal expenses for individuals or nonprofitorganizations seeking, through the courtprocess, to define or protect aboriginal, treaty orother rights that pertain to the Aboriginal peoplesof the Northwest Territories.Contact InformationDeputy MinisterDepartment of JusticeGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 920-6197Fax: (867) 873-0307CategoryComplexAuthorityFalls within the general law reform responsibilitiesof the Department of Justice.Appointed byMinister of JusticeReports toMinister of JusticeMembers Appointed Term ExpiresCharlene DoolittleIndeterminateFlorence Barnaby (Fort Good Hope)Indefinite9
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MARKETING COUNCILFunctionThe Agricultural Products Marketing Councilrepresents the Government of the NorthwestTerritories’ interests with respect tofederal/provincial/territorial obligations to theregulated orderly marketing system of variousagricultural products in Canada.CategoryAdvisoryAuthorityAgricultural Products Marketing ActAppointed byMinister of Industry, Tourism <strong>and</strong> InvestmentReports toMinister of Industry, Tourism <strong>and</strong> InvestmentContact informationChairpersonc/o Agricultural Products Marketing CouncilGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesIndustry, Tourism <strong>and</strong> InvestmentP.O. Box 13208th Floor, Scotia CentreYellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 873-7115Fax: (867) 873-0563Members Appointed Term ExpiresDoug Doan, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 5-Apr-08 4-Apr-11Lloyd Jones (Yellowknife) 5-Apr-08 4-Apr-11Gary Singer (Yellowknife) 5-Apr-08 4-Apr-1110
APPRENTICESHIP, TRADE AND OCCUPATIONS CERTIFICATION BOARDFunctionThe Board advises the Minister on all matterspertaining to trade certification.CategoryRegulatory or ComplexAuthorityApprenticeship, Trade <strong>and</strong> OccupationsCertification ActAppointed byMinister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentReports toMinister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentContact informationManager, Apprenticeship, Trade& Occupational CertificationEducation, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 873-7357Fax: (867) 873-0200Members Appointed Term ExpiresJay MacDonald, Chairperson (Fort Smith) 9-May-08 8-May-10Allan Jones (Yellowknife) 15-Jun-07 14-Jun-09Arthur Lennie (Inuvik) 15-Jun-07 14-Jun-09Joseph Leonardis Sr. (Yellowknife) 9-May-08 8-May-10Robert Hanna (Fort Simpson) 9-May-08 8-May-10Neils Konge (Yellowknife) 9-May-08 8-May-1011
ASSESSMENT APPEAL TRIBUNALFunctionThe Tribunal shall hear property assessmentappeals made to it as a result of a decision froma municipal or territorial board of revision.CategoryRegulatory or ComplexAuthorityProperty Assessment <strong>and</strong> Taxation ActAppointed byMinister of Municipal <strong>and</strong> Community AffairsReports toMinister of Municipal <strong>and</strong> Community AffairsContact informationSecretary, NWT Assessment Appeal TribunalMunicipal <strong>and</strong> Community AffairsGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesSuite 400, 5201-50th AveYellowknife, NT X1A 3S9Telephone: (867) 873-7125Fax: (867) 873-0609Members Appointed Term ExpiresGerald Phillips, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 6-May-07 5-May-10Lloyd Henderson (Yellowknife) 6-May-07 5-May-10Gordon Campbell (Inuvik) 6-May-07 5-May-10Garth Erroll Malakoe (Yellowknife) 6-May-07 5-May-10James Appleton (Yellowknife) 6-May-07 5-May-10Joe Acorn (Yellowknife) 13-Apr-08 20-Aug-11Luciano Azzolini (Yellowknife) 13-Apr-08 20-Aug-11Archie Stewart (Yellowknife) 6-May-07 5-May-10Jim White (Yellowknife) 20-Aug-08 20-Aug-11Michael Gagnon, Secretary 4-Jan-01 Indefinite12
AURORA COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORSFunctionThe Aurora College Board of Governorsadministers Aurora College <strong>and</strong> provides advice tothe Minister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong> Employmenton policy matters.CategoryRegulatory or ComplexAuthorityAurora College ActAppointed byMinister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentReports toMinister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentContact informationOffice of the President, Aurora CollegeP.O. Box 1290Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0Or by e-mail to:Executive Assistant to the Presidentat hmeacock@auroracollege.nt.caTelephone: (867) 872-7009Fax: (867) 872-5143Members Appointed Term ExpiresJosie Weninger (Fort Smith) 24-Aug-06 23-Aug-09Denise Kurszewski (Inuvik) 23-Feb-07 22-Feb-10Danae Tilley (Inuvik) (Staff Representative) 30-Aug-07 30-Jun-09John T’Seleie (Fort Good Hope) 23-Feb-07 22-Feb-10Lani Cooke (Yellowknife) 10-Nov-05 9-Nov-11Ted Blondin (Behchoko) 23-Feb-07 22-Feb-10John McKee (Fort Liard) 16-Feb-06 12-Feb-09Alfonz Nitsiza (Whati) (Member-at-Large) 30-Aug-07 4-Jul-09Ruby Ruben (Thebacha Campus) Student Representative13
COMMISSIONER’S AWARD COMMITTEEFunctionAn awards system established in 1965 to recognizepeople who had distinguished themselves by acts ofbravery or exceptional deeds of public service. TheAwards Committee considers nominations for theawards <strong>and</strong> recommends recipients of awards tothe Commissioner.CategoryAdvisoryAuthorityCommissioner of the Northwest TerritoriesReports toCommissioner of the Northwest TerritoriesContact informationSecretaryCommissioner’s Awards CommitteeP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 873-7400 or1-888-270-3318Fax: (867) 873-0223E-mail: commissioner@gov.nt.caAppointed byCommissioner of the Northwest TerritoriesMembers Appointed Term ExpiresMargaret Thom, Chairperson (Fort Providence) 1-Apr-06 2-Jun-08Janet Robinson (Yellowknife) 1-Apr-06 1-Apr-09Tom Williams (Inuvik) 1-Apr-06 1-Apr-0914
DENTAL REGISTRATION COMMITTEEFunctionThe Dental Registration Committee reviews <strong>and</strong>decides upon applications from persons who wishto practise dentistry in the Northwest Territories.CategoryRegulatoryAuthorityDental Profession ActContact informationRegistrar, Health Professional LicensingPolicy, Planning <strong>and</strong> EvaluationHealth <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 920-8058Fax: (867) 873-0484Appointed byMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesReports toMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesMembers Appointed Term ExpiresDr. Hassan Mohammed Adam (Yellowknife) 19-Jan-99 26-May-09Dr. James Tennant (Hay River) 1-Jul-00 5-Feb-09Dr. Roger Armstrong (Yellowknife) 16-Feb-04 12-Jun-10Jeannette Hall (Yellowknife)* 20-Dec-99 Indefinite*by virtue of office15
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEEFunctionUnder s. 5.3(7) <strong>and</strong> (8) of the Territorial Court Act,the Committee’s function is to makerecommendations to the Commissioner inExecutive Council respecting the appointment ofterritorial judges. In performing its duties, theCommittee shall advertise the vacancy <strong>and</strong> reviewall applications, conducting that process inaccordance with criteria established by theCommittee; assess the qualifications of thec<strong>and</strong>idates; <strong>and</strong> in confidence give theCommissioner in Executive Council a ranked list ofthe c<strong>and</strong>idates it recommends with brief supportingreasons. Similarly, under s.6 of the Act, theCommittee makes recommendations to theCommissioner with respect to deputy territorialjudges.CategoryAdvisoryAuthorityTerritorial Court ActAppointed byThe Territorial Court Act provides for thecomposition of the Committee as follows:(b) two members of the Law Society of theNorthwest Territories appointed by that body;(c) four persons appointed by the Commissionerin Executive Council who are neither judgesnor members or former members of a lawsociety in Canada; <strong>and</strong>(d) where the Chief Judge decides not to serve as amember of the Advisory Committee underparagraph (1)(a), the Chief Judge shall designateanother Territorial judge as a member of theAdvisory Committee.Reports toCommissioner in Executive Council with respect toappointment of territorial judges (s.5.3) <strong>and</strong> theCommissioner with respect to appointment ofdeputy territorial judges (s.6).Contact informationChief Judge of the Territorial CourtP.O. Box 550Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4Telephone: (867) 873-7604Fax: (867) 873-0203(a) the Chief Judge <strong>and</strong> the next most seniorterritorial judge;Members Appointed Term ExpiresThe Hon. Brian Bruser, Chief Judge*ex-officioThe Hon. Bernadette Schmaltz*ex-officioLynn Brooks (Yellowknife) 4-Mar-08 3-Mar-11Rose Lamouelle (Behchoko) 9-Dec-08 9-Nov-11S<strong>and</strong>ra Aitken (Appointed by NWT Law Society) 6-Feb-08 31-Dec-08Garth Malakoe (appointed by NWT Law Society) 28-Feb-05 31-Dec-08Alana Mero (Inuvik) 25-Aug-06 24-Aug-09Vern Jones (Hay River) 17-Mar-08 16-Mar-11*by virtue of office16
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE REVIEW COUNCILFunctionThe Justices of the Peace Review Council reviews,hears <strong>and</strong> makes recommendations on complaintsrespecting justices of the peace.CategoryComplexAuthorityJustices of the Peace ActAppointed byThe Review Council is composed of:Reports toCommissioner in Executive Council <strong>and</strong> the ChiefJudgeContact informationChief Judge of the Territorial CourtJustices of the Peace Review CouncilP.O. Box 550Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4Telephone: (867) 873-7604Fax: (867) 873-0203(a) the Chief Judge;(b) a judge of the Territorial Court, other than theChief Judge, appointed by the Commissioner inExecutive Council;(c) a justice of the peace designated by theCommissioner in Executive Council; <strong>and</strong>(d) two (2) representatives of the public,appointed by the Commissioner in ExecutiveCouncil.Members Appointed Term ExpiresThe Hon. Mr. Brian Bruser, Chief Judge*ex-officioThe Hon. Ms. Bernadette Schmaltz*ex-officioShirley Lamalice (Hay River) 22-Jun-04 21-Jun-08Danny Yakeleya (Tulita) 9-Dec-05 9-Nov-09*by virtue of office17
JUDICIAL COUNCIL FOR TERRITORIAL JUDGESFunctionThe functions of the Council are to receive <strong>and</strong>investigate any complaint made against a territorialcourt judge. The Council may refer any complaintto the Chief Judge or to a mediator. The Councilmay decide to hold a formal hearing, <strong>and</strong> has thepowers of a board of inquiry under the <strong>Public</strong>Inquiries Act. Any such hearing is open to thepublic unless there are exceptional circumstances.After a hearing, the Council may impose awarning, a reprim<strong>and</strong> or suspension with orwithout pay, or may recommend removal fromoffice.CategoryComplexAuthorityTerritorial Court ActAppointed bySection 31 (1) of the Territorial Court Act providesfor the composition of the Council as follows:(c) the Chief Judge;(d) a member of the Law Society of the NorthwestTerritories appointed by that body; <strong>and</strong>(e) two persons appointed by the Commissioner inExecutive Council who are neither judges normembers or former members of a law societyof Canada.Reports toCommissioner in Executive CouncilContact informationThe Honourable Mr. Justice J. E. RichardChairpersonJudicial Council of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 188Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N2Telephone: (867) 873-7105Fax: (867) 873-0287(a) a judge of the Court of Appeal designated bythe Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal;(b) the senior judge of the Supreme Court;The Hon. Mr. Justice J.E. Richard,Senior Judge, ChairpersonMembers Appointed Term ExpiresThe Hon. Justice, Court of Appeal,Chief Justice FraserThe Hon. Brian Bruser, Chief Judge*ex-officio19-Feb-99*ex-officioIndefiniteDanny Yakeleya (Tulita) 28-Mar-07 27-Mar-11Sue Heron-Herbert (Yellowknife)(Alternate)28-Mar-0727-Mar-11Shirley Lamalice (Hay River) 16-Sep-07 15-Sep-11Gerald Phillips (Appointed by NWTLaw Society)Elaine Keenan-Bengts (Appointed by NWTLaw Society)*by virtue of office27-Feb-0424-Jan-0731-Dec-1031-Dec-1018
LEGAL SERVICES BOARD OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIESFunctionThe Legal Services Board is responsible for theprovision of legal services to all eligible persons.The Board also develops <strong>and</strong> coordinates territorial<strong>and</strong> local programs aimed at reducing <strong>and</strong>preventing the occurrence of legal problems, <strong>and</strong>increasing knowledge of the law, legal process <strong>and</strong>the administration of justice.(c)(d)(e)one member who is not a member of the LawSociety or the public service;one member appointed on the nomination ofeach regional committee; <strong>and</strong>such additional members as the Ministerconsiders necessary.CategoryComplexAuthorityLegal Services ActAppointed byUnder Section 3.1 of the Legal Services Act, theMinister can appoint such additional members ofthe Board as the Minister considers necessary, <strong>and</strong>under the Legal Services Act, members of theBoard are appointed by the Minister of Justice asfollows:(a)one lawyer appointed on the nomination ofthe President of Law Society;Reports toMinister of JusticeContact informationExecutive DirectorLegal Services Board of theNorthwest TerritoriesDepartment of JusticeGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 873-7450Fax: (867) 873-5320(b)One member of the public service;Members Appointed Term ExpiresSheila MacPherson (Law Society of the NWT) 5-Mar-06 4-Mar-09Alphonsine McNeely (Sahtu) 5-Dec-05 4-Dec-08Ron Holtorf (South Slave) 19-Dec-07 18-Dec-10Roy Fabian (Dehcho) 31-Aug-07 30-Aug-10S<strong>and</strong>ra Suliman (Beaufort Delta) 19-Dec-07 18-Dec-10Gilbert Thrasher (Beaufort-Delta) 14-Mar-06 13-Mar-09Mary Adele Rabesca (North Slave) 19-Dec-07 18-Dec-10Karan Shaner (<strong>Public</strong> Service) 28-Feb-08 27-Feb-11Arlene Hache (Yellowknife) 5-Mar-06 4-Mar-0919
LIQUOR LICENSING BOARDFunctionThe Liquor Licensing Board was established tocontrol the conduct of licensees, the management<strong>and</strong> equipment of licensed premises <strong>and</strong> theconditions under which liquor may be sold orconsumed.CategoryRegulatoryAuthorityLiquor ActAppointed byMinister of FinanceReports toThe Legislative Assembly of the NorthwestTerritories through the Minister of Finance.Contact informationExecutive SecretaryLiquor Licensing BoardGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesSuite 204, 31 Capital DriveHay River, NT X0E 1G2Telephone: (867) 874-8717Fax: (867) 874-8722Members Appointed Term ExpiresDon Kindt, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 5-May-08 4-May-10Albert Monchuk (Fort Smith) 21-Jul-05 20-Jul-09Wayne Frederick Smith (Inuvik) 29-Sep-05 28-Sep-09Stanley Jones (Hay River) 18-Aug-08 17-Aug-10Sherry Hodgson (Norman Wells) 17-Oct-08 17-Oct-10Lorna Skinner (Yellowknife) 24-Nov-08 24-Nov-1120
MEDICAL REGISTRATION COMMITTEEFunctionThe Medical Registration Committee reviews <strong>and</strong>decides upon applications from persons who wishto practise medicine in the Northwest Territories.CategoryRegulatoryAuthorityMedical Profession ActContact informationRegistrar, Health Professional LicensingPolicy, Planning <strong>and</strong> EvaluationHealth <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 920-8058Fax: (867) 873-0484Appointed byMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesReports toMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesMembers Appointed Term ExpiresDr. Theresa Hansen, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 29-Jun-01 28-Aug-09Dr. Don Giovanetto (Yellowknife) (alternate) 7-Jun-07 6-Jun-09Patricia Susan Winter (Yellowknife) 20-Feb-02 8-Jun-10Dr. Theresa Farrell (Yellowknife) 7-Jun-05 6-Jun-09Dr. Shawn Mattas (Yellowknife) 10-Jan-07 9-Jan-09Carolyn MacPhail (Yellowknife) 9-Jun-08 8-Jun-10Jeannette Hall, Registrar (Yellowknife)* 20-Dec-99 Indefinite*by virtue of office21
MENTAL DISORDER REVIEW BOARDFunctionThe Criminal Code of Canada (s.672.38) providesthat a Mental Disorder Review Board shall beestablished or designated for each province orterritory to make or review dispositions concerningany accused in respect of whom a verdict of notcriminally responsible by reason of mental disorderor unfit to st<strong>and</strong> trial is rendered.CategoryAdvisory/RegulatoryAuthorityCriminal Code of CanadaAppointed bySection 672.38 of the Criminal Code of Canadaprovides that the Commissioner in ExecutiveCouncil shall appoint at least five (5) members tothe Mental Disorder Review Board as follows:(b)(c)at least one member who is entitled topractice psychiatry; <strong>and</strong>at least one member with training <strong>and</strong>expertise in mental health <strong>and</strong> who is entitledto practice medicine or psychology in theTerritories.Reports toCommissioner in Executive CouncilContact informationKatherine Peterson Q.C.ChairpersonPeterson, Stang & Malakoe4902 - 49th StreetP.O. Box 939Yellowknife, NT X1A 2T9Telephone: (867) 669-8450Fax: (867) 873-6543(a)a chairperson, who is either a judge, a retiredjudge, or a person who is qualified to be ajudge;Members Appointed Term ExpiresKatherine Peterson, Q.C. (Chairperson) 5-Jan-05 4-Jan-10Glenn D. Tait (Vice-Chair) 6-Sep-07 5-Sep-12Dr. Gordon Mowat (Phychiatrist) 23-Aug-07 22-Aug-12Dr. Suzanne Perkins (Alternate Psychiatrist) 31-Aug-04 1-Sep-09Sue Heron Herbert (Lay Member) 31-Aug-04 1-Sep-09Susan Ashton (Psychiatric Nurse) 23-Feb-05 24-Feb-10Dr. Sarah Kelleher (Psychologist) 6-Sep-07 5-Sep-1222
MINE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ANDSAFETY LEGISLATION COMMITTEEFunctionEstablished under the Mine Health <strong>and</strong> Safety Act toadvise <strong>and</strong> recommend to the Minister: mattersconcerning the Mine Health <strong>and</strong> Safety Act <strong>and</strong>regulations; matters concerning the occupationalhealth <strong>and</strong> safety of persons working in or about amine; <strong>and</strong> any matter concerning the occupationalhealth <strong>and</strong> safety of persons working in a mine thatis referred to it by the Minister from time to time.CategoryAdvisoryReports toMinister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety <strong>and</strong>Compensation CommissionContact informationChief Inspector of MinesWorkers’ Safety <strong>and</strong> Compensation CommissionP.O. Box 8888Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3Telephone: (867) 669-4408Fax: (867) 873-4596AuthorityMine Health <strong>and</strong> Safety ActAppointed byMinister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety <strong>and</strong>Compensation CommissionPatrick Tymchatyn, Yellowknife (Workers’Representative)Lindy Carpenter, Yellowknife (Workers’Representative)Members Appointed Term Expires10-May-0710-May-079-May-099-May-09Dave Power, Miramar Mine (Owner’s Representative) 10-May-07 9-May-09Glen Zelinski, Diavik Mine (Owner’s Representative) 10-May-07 9-May-09Vacant (Owner’s Representative)Vacant (Workers’ Representative)23
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION TRUST FUNDBOARD OF TRUSTEESFunctionThe purpose of the fund is to promote througheducation, research <strong>and</strong> demonstration, the wiseuse of renewable resources; awareness,enhancement <strong>and</strong> protection of theenvironment; <strong>and</strong> use of the most efficient <strong>and</strong>most effective methods of trapping wildlife.CategoryAdvisoryAuthorityNatural Resources Conservation Trust ActReports toMinister of Environment <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesContact informationAssistant Deputy MinisterEnvironment <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 873-7401Fax: (867) 873-0638Appointed byMinister of Environment <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesMembers Appointed Term ExpiresErnie Campbell 17-Sep-08 14-Sep-10Susan Fleck 17-Sep-08 14-Sep-10Lloyd Jones 17-Sep-08 14-Sep-10John Colford 17-Sep-08 14-Sep-1024
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES ARTS COUNCILFunctionThe NWT Arts Council provides recommendationsto the Minister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong>Employment on financial awards for creative artisticprojects in the visual, literary <strong>and</strong> performing arts,<strong>and</strong> on issues <strong>and</strong> policies associated with the arts<strong>and</strong> artists.CategoryAdvisoryAuthorityNWT Arts Council PolicyReports toMinister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentContact informationManager, Community ProgramsEducation, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 920-6370Fax: (867) 873-0205Appointed byExecutive CouncilMembers Appointed Term ExpiresSonny MacDonald, Chairperson (South Slave) 31-Jan-07 31-Jan-09Ruth Wright (Inuvik) 31-Jan-07 31-Jan-09Julia Tsetso (Deh Cho) 1-Feb-08 31-Jan-10Lee M<strong>and</strong>eville (North Slave) 1-Feb-08 31-Jan-10Peggy Poaw (Norman Wells) 1-Feb-08 31-Jan-1025
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANDINVESTMENT CORPORATION BOARDFunctionThe Northwest Territories Business Development<strong>and</strong> Investment Corporation Board is responsiblefor directing the operations of the NorthwestTerritories Business Development <strong>and</strong> InvestmentCorporation (BDIC). The BDIC was established todevelop <strong>and</strong> deliver GNWT business assistanceprogramming to businesses in the NorthwestTerritories, as well as operate selected subsidiariesfor employment creation purposes.CategoryComplexAuthorityNorthwest Territories Business Development <strong>and</strong>Investment Corporation ActReports toMinister of Industry, Tourism <strong>and</strong> InvestmentContact informationChief Executive OfficerBusiness Development <strong>and</strong> Investment CorporationIndustry, Tourism <strong>and</strong> InvestmentGovernment of the Northwest Territories7 th Floor, Northwest Tower#701 – 5201 50 th Ave.Yellowknife, NT X1A 3S9Telephone: (867) 920-6455Fax: (867) 765-0652Website: www.bdic.caAppointed byMinister of Industry, Tourism <strong>and</strong> InvestmentMembers Appointed Term ExpiresDarrell K. Beaulieu, Chairperson (N’dilo) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-11Denise C. Yuhas, Vice-Chair (Fort Smith) 1-Apr-07 31-Mar-10Joanne Deneron (Fort Liard) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-11Marven Gruben (Tuktoyaktuk) 1-Nov-07 31-Oct-10Albert J. Lafferty (Fort Providence) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-11Paul Komaromi (Inuvik) 1-Dec-06 30-Nov-09Curtis Shaw (Yellowknife) 30-Mar-08 30-Mar-09Warren Wright (Norman Wells) 11-Apr-08 10-Apr-1126
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES EGG PRODUCERS BOARDFunctionThe Board is responsible for administering theindustry’s implementation of the regulated eggmarketing system in the NWT. Included in theseresponsibilities is the allocation of quota, collection<strong>and</strong> remission of levies <strong>and</strong> representation on theBoard of Directors of the Canadian Egg MarketingAgency (CEMA).CategoryRegulatoryReports toMinister of Industry, Tourism <strong>and</strong> InvestmentContact informationChairpersonNWT Egg Producers BoardSuite 2- 4 CourtoreilleHay River, NT XOE 1G2Telephone: (867) 874-6820Fax: (867) 874-6840AuthorityAgricultural Products Marketing ActAppointed byMinister of Industry, Tourism <strong>and</strong> InvestmentMembers Appointed Term ExpiresAndrew Butler, Chairperson (Hay River) 1-Jun-06 31-Mar-09Bruce Ramage (Hay River) 1-Jun-06 31-Mar-09Chief Alex Sunrise (Hay River) 15-Aug-08 31-Mar-0927
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES JUDICIALREMUNERATION COMMISSIONFunctionUnder sections 12.1-12.95 of the Territorial CourtAct, the Commission’s function is to conduct aninquiry with respect to the salaries paid toterritorial judges <strong>and</strong> the pension, vacationleave, sick leave <strong>and</strong> other benefits provided toterritorial judges. After the inquiry, theCommission will prepare a report withrecommendations for the Minister of Justice.CategoryAdvisory/RegulatoryAuthorityTerritorial Court ActAppointed bySection 12.1(2) of the Territorial Court Actprovides that the Commissioner in ExecutiveCouncil shall appoint three members to theCommission as follows:(b)(c)one member nominated by the ChiefJudge, in consultation with the TerritorialCourt Judges’ Association; <strong>and</strong>one member nominated by the membersappointed in (a) <strong>and</strong> (b) above.Reports toMinister of JusticeContact informationChairpersonNorthwest Territories JudicialRemuneration Commission5075 Finlayson DriveYellowknife, NT X1A 3C9Telephone: (867) 669-7679(a)one member nominated by the Ministerof Justice;Members Appointed Term ExpiresDon Sian, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 6-Nov-06 6-Nov-10Daniel A. McKinley 15-Aug-06 14-Aug-10David A. McPherson 15-Aug-06 14-Aug-1028
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION BOARDFunctionThe objectives of the NWT Power Corporationare to generate, transform, transmit distribute,deliver, <strong>and</strong> sell <strong>and</strong> supply energy, which isdefined to include electricity, heat throughdistrict heating systems, <strong>and</strong> gas through pipelinesystems. It may also supply water <strong>and</strong> sewageservices <strong>and</strong> undertake any other activityauthorized by the Executive Council. The NWTPower Corporation supplies electricity to 28communities in the Northwest Territories.CategoryChairperson - Complex Regulated CommercialDirectors – Regulatory or ComplexReports toMinister Responsible for NWT Power CorporationContact informationCorporate SecretaryNWT Power Corporation#206, 5102-50 th St.Yellowknife, NT X1A 3S9Telephone: (867) 669-3390Fax: (867) 669-3395AuthorityNWT Power Corporation ActAppointed byMinister Responsible for NWT PowerCorporationMembers Appointed Term ExpiresLew Voytilla, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 1-Dec-06 30-Nov-10Peter Allen, Vice-Chairperson (Yellowknife) 22-Nov-02 21-Nov-09Louis Sebert (Fort Smith) 22-Nov-02 21-Nov-09Marion LaVigne (Yellowknife) 22-Nov-02 21-Nov-09Daniel McNeely (Norman Wells) 15-Aug-06 14-Aug-09James Wah-Shee (Yellowknife) 1-Mar-07 28-Feb-10Stella Pellissey (Wrigley) 5-Jun-08 4-Jun-1029
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES SOCIAL ASSISTANCE APPEAL BOARDFunctionThe Social Assistance Appeal Board was establishedto hear appeals arising from findings of appealcommittees.CategoryRegulatoryAuthoritySocial Assistance ActContact informationDirector, Income SecurityEducation, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 920-8921Fax: (867) 873-0443Appointed byMinister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentMembers Appointed Term ExpiresMary Beauchamp (Yellowknife), Chairperson 12-Nov-08 12-Nov-10James D. Anderson (Yellowknife) 12-Nov-08 12-Nov-10Georgina Jacobson-Masuzumi (Tuktoyaktuk) 12-Nov-08 12-Nov-10Ronnie Schaefer (Fort Smith) 12-Nov-08 12-Nov-10Gregory Kelly (Yellowknife) 12-Nov-08 12-Nov-10Gazira Chan (Yellowknife) 12-Nov-08 12-Nov-1030
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES BOARDFunctionThe Official Languages Board is established toadvise <strong>and</strong> make recommendations to the Ministerwith respect to any matter within its review. Itsfocus is on services.CategoryAdvisoryAuthorityOfficial Languages ActAppointed byCommissioner of the Northwest Territories on therecommendation of the Minister of Education,Culture <strong>and</strong> Employment <strong>and</strong> on the nomination ofrepresentatives of each of the Chipewyan, Cree,English, French, Gwich’in, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut,Inuvialuktun, North Slavey, South Slavey <strong>and</strong> Tlicholanguage communities.Reports toMinister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentContact informationAssistant Deputy MinisterEducation <strong>and</strong> Culture BranchEducation, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 920-8061Fax: (867) 873-0155Members Appointed Term ExpiresElizabeth Biscaye (Chipewyan) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Angeline Lantz (Chipewyan) (Alternate) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Dorothy Desjarlais (Cree) 20-Apr-08 21-Apr-10Vance S<strong>and</strong>erson (Cree) (Alternate) 21-Apr-08 21-Apr-10Elizabeth Hansen (Gwich’in) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Alestine Andre (Gwich’in) (Alternate) 20-Apr-08 20-Apr-10Emily Kudlak (Inuinnaqtun) (Alternate) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Emily Kudlak (Inuvialuktun) (Alternate) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Margaret Leishman (South Slavey) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Betty Hardisty (South Slavey) (Alternate) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Marie Louise White (Tlicho) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Camilla Nitsiza (Tlicho) (Alternate) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Steve Petersen (English) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-09Mary Lou Cherwaty (English) (Alternate) 1-Apr-07 1-Apr-0931
PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIESFunctionThe <strong>Public</strong> Utilities Board regulates the energyutilities under its jurisdiction by reviewing theaffairs, earnings <strong>and</strong> accounts of each public utility.CategoryRegulatoryAuthority<strong>Public</strong> Utilities ActAppointed byMinister Responsible for the <strong>Public</strong> Utilities Board,on the recommendation of Executive CouncilReports toMinister Responsible for the <strong>Public</strong> Utilities BoardContact informationChairperson<strong>Public</strong> Utilities Board203-62 Woodl<strong>and</strong> Drive, P.O. Box 4211Hay River, NT XOE 1G1Telephone: (867) 874-3944Fax: (867) 874-3639Website: www.nwtpublicutilitiesboard.caMembers Appointed Term ExpiresJoe Acorn, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-13John Hill, Vice-Chairperson (Devon, Alberta) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-10Jake Heron (Yellowknife) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-13S<strong>and</strong>ra Jaque (Fort Smith) 1-Jun-08 31-Mar-13William Koe (Fort McPherson) 1-Apr-07 31-Mar-09Louise-Ann Celine Larocque, Secretary (Hay River) 1-May-98 Indefinite32
SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEEFunctionThe Safety Advisory Committee shall makerecommendations respecting such amendments tothis Act <strong>and</strong> the Regulations as may be required ordesirable in the interests of occupational health <strong>and</strong>safety.CategoryAdvisoryAuthoritySection 26, Safety ActReports toMinister Responsible for the Workers' Safety <strong>and</strong>Compensation CommissionContact informationChief Safety OfficerWorkers’ Safety <strong>and</strong> CompensationP.O. Box 8888Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3Telephone: (867) 669-4403Fax: (867) 873-0262Appointed byMinister Responsible for the Workers' Safety <strong>and</strong>Compensation CommissionMember Appointed Term ExpiresChief Safety Officer, Chairperson Indefinite Indefinite33
STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCILFunctionThe objectives of the Council are to:(a) develop public awareness of issues affectingthe status of women;(b) promote a change in attitudes within thecommunity in order that women may enjoyequality of opportunity;(c) encourage discussion <strong>and</strong> expression ofopinion by residents of the NorthwestTerritories on issues affecting the status ofwomen;(d) advise the Minister of issues that theMinister may refer to the Council forconsideration;(e) review policies <strong>and</strong> legislation affectingwomen <strong>and</strong> to report its findings torelevant government departments oragencies;(f) provide assistance to the Minister inpromoting changes to ensure theattainment of equality of women;CategoryAdvisoryAuthorityStatus of Women Council ActAppointed byMinister Responsible for the Status of WomenReports toThe Legislative Assembly of the NorthwestTerritories through the Minister Responsible forthe Status of WomenContact informationExecutive DirectorStatus of Women Councilof the Northwest TerritoriesTapwe BuildingP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 920-6177Fax: (867) 873-0285E-mail: council@statusofwomen.nt.ca(g) provide the appropriate assistance toorganizations <strong>and</strong> groups whose objectivespromote the equality of women.Members Appointed Term ExpiresTheresa Dolly Lafferty (Fort Resolution) 1-Aug-08 1-Aug-11Tina Marie Gargan (Fort Providence) 23-Aug-07 23-Aug-10Ethel Jean Gruben (Inuvik) 8-May-07 8-May-10Sue Ellen Kolback (Yellowknife) 22-Aug-07 22-Aug-10Ann Marie Tout (Norman Wells) 1-Aug-08 1-Aug-1134
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPEAL BOARDFunctionThe Student Financial Assistance Appeal Board wasestablished to hear appeals arising from theadministrative review of decisions regarding studentfinancial assistance.CategoryRegulatoryAuthorityStudent Financial Assistance ActAppointed byMinister of Education, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentReports toNo reporting relationshipContact informationManager, Student Financial AssistanceEducation, Culture <strong>and</strong> EmploymentGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 873-7194Fax: (867) 873-0336Members Appointed Term ExpiresDavid Hurley, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 9-May-08 8-May-10Sheryl Walker (Yellowknife) 9-May-08 8-May-10Calvin Pokiak (Tuktoyaktuk) 9-May-08 8-May-10Troy Jenkins (Tulita) 9-May-08 8-May-10Janet Wong (Yellowknife) 9-May-08 8-May-1035
TERRITORIAL BOARD OF REVISIONFunctionThe Territorial Board of Revision shall hearproperty assessment complaints made to it as aresult of an assessment made by the Director ofAssessment.CategoryRegulatory or ComplexAuthorityProperty Assessment <strong>and</strong> Taxation ActAppointed byMinister of Municipal <strong>and</strong> Community AffairsReports toMinister of Municipal <strong>and</strong> Community AffairsContact informationSecretary, Board of RevisionMunicipal <strong>and</strong> Community AffairsGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesSuite 400, 5201-50Ave.Yellowknife, NT X1A 3S9Telephone: (867) 873-7125Fax: (867) 873-0609Members Appointed Term ExpiresDavid Timothy McCann, Chairperson Yellowknife) 6-May-08 20-Aug-09Linda Cockney (Inuvik) 6-May-08 20-Aug-09Eitan Dehtiar (Yellowknife) 6-May-08 20-Aug-09Tom Forbes (Fort Good Hope) 6-May-08 20-Aug-09John Soderberg (Yellowknife) 6-May-08 20-Aug-09Michael Gagnon, Secretary (Yellowknife) 4-Jan-01 Indefinite36
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE COMMITTEEFunctionThe Committee advises the Minister of Justiceon policies for the provision of services forvictims of crime <strong>and</strong> makes recommendationson the distribution of the Victims AssistanceFund.CategoryAdvisoryAuthorityVictims of Crime ActAppointed byMinister of JusticeReports toMinister of JusticeContact informationVictims Co-ordinatorCommunity Justice DivisionDepartment of JusticeGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 920-6911 (collect)Fax: (867) 873-0199Members Appointed Term ExpiresBridgette Laroque, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 1-Aug-08 31-Jul-11Nora Wedzin (Behchoko) 1-Aug-08 31-Jul-11Faye Noksana (Tulita) 7-Mar-06 3-Mar-0937
WASTE REDUCTION AND RECOVERY ADVISORY COMMITTEEFunctionThe purpose of the Waste Reduction <strong>and</strong>Recovery Advisory Committee is to advise theMinister of Environment <strong>and</strong> Natural Resourceson the establishment <strong>and</strong> operation of programsto ensure improved reduction <strong>and</strong> recovery ofwaste.AuthoritySection 2(2) of the Waste Reduction <strong>and</strong> RecoveryActAppointed byMinister of Environment <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesReports toMinister of Environment <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesContact informationDirectorEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironment <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesP.O. Box 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A2L9Telephone: (867) 873-7654Fax: (867) 873-0221Website: www.enr.gov.nt.ca/eps/environ.htmMembers Appointed Term ExpiresRaymond Massey, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 22-Mar-04 IndefiniteJoe Agrey (Yellowknife) 22-Mar-04 IndefiniteRon Courtoreille (Hay River) 22-Mar-04 IndefiniteKristine Drader (Norman Wells) 22-Mar-04 IndefiniteKevin O’Reilly (Yellowknife) 22-Mar-04 IndefiniteGreg Rowe (Hay River) 22-Mar-04 IndefiniteKevin Kennedy (Yellowknife) 22-Mar-04 IndefiniteBruce Underhay (Yellowknife) 22-Mar-04 IndefiniteBob Weaver (Yellowknife) 22-Mar-04 IndefiniteKevin Kennedy (Yellowknife) 27-Apr-07 Indefinite38
WORKERS’ SAFETY AND COMPENSATION COMMISSIONFunctionThe Commission was established to administerthe Workers' Compensation Act.CategoryComplexAuthorityWorkers' Compensation Act <strong>and</strong> Workers’Compensation Agreement (November 2001)between the Governments of the NorthwestTerritories <strong>and</strong> Nunavut.Appointed byMinister Responsible for the Workers' Safety <strong>and</strong>Compensation Commission in conjunction withthe Nunavut MinisterReports toLegislative Assembly of the Northwest Territoriesthrough the Minister Responsible for the Workers'Safety <strong>and</strong> Compensation CommissionContact informationCorporate Secretary/Senior AdvisorWorkers’ Safety <strong>and</strong> Compensation CommissionP.O. Box 8888Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3Telephone: (867) 669-4434Fax: (867) 920-3894Members Appointed Term ExpiresDenny Rodgers, Chairperson (Inuvik) 26-Oct-07 30-Apr-09William Aho (Yellowknife) 1-May-08 30-Apr-10John V<strong>and</strong>er Velde (Iqaluit) 1-Sep-08 31-Aug-11George Kuksuk (Arviat) 1-Jun-07 30-May-10Fred Koe (Yellowknife) 1-Feb-07 31-Jan-10Karin MacDonald (Inuvik) 15-Oct-04 15-Oct-07J.B. (Ben) McDonald (Yellowknife) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-1139
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS TRIBUNALFunctionThe Appeals Tribunal is the final level of the appealprocess <strong>and</strong> hears appeals from a decision of aWorkers' Safety <strong>and</strong> Compensation Commissionreview committee. A decision of the AppealsTribunal on an appeal may not be questioned orreviewed in any court.CategoryComplexAuthorityWorkers' Compensation Act <strong>and</strong> Workers’Compensation Agreement (November 2001)between the Governments of the NorthwestTerritories <strong>and</strong> Nunavut.Reports toMinister Responsible for the Workers' Safety <strong>and</strong>Compensation Commission in consultation withthe Nunavut MinisterContact informationGeneral ManagerWorkers’ Compensation Appeals TribunalSuite 1002 - 10th Floor Precambrian Bldg.Box 204920 - 52 StreetYellowknife, NT X1A 3T1Telephone: (867) 669-4420Fax: (867) 766-4426Appointed byMinister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety <strong>and</strong>Compensation Commission in the NorthwestTerritories. Each person appointed shall haveexperience <strong>and</strong> interest in workers’ compensationissues; a member of at least five years goodst<strong>and</strong>ing, of a law society of a territory orprovince; five years experience as a member of anadministrative tribunal or court; or have otherqualifications equivalent to those described above.Members Appointed Term ExpiresColin Baile (Yellowknife) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-11Louis Sebert (Fort Smith) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-11Susan Cooper (Iqaluit) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-11Cayley Jane Thomas (Yellowknife) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-11Karen Snowshoe (Inuvik) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-11Don Kindt (Yellowknife) 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-1140
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BEAUFORT-DELTA HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITYFunctionSubject to the Hospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong>Social Services Administration Act <strong>and</strong> regulations <strong>and</strong>other instruments made under this Act, a Board ofManagement:(a) shall manage, control <strong>and</strong> operate the healthfacility or social service facility for which it isresponsible; <strong>and</strong>(b) may, subject to Part IX of the FinancialAdministration Act, exercise any powers that arenecessary <strong>and</strong> incidental to its duties underparagraph (a).Reports toMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesContact informationChief Executive OfficerBeaufort-DeltaHealth <strong>and</strong> Social Services AuthorityBag Service #2Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0Telephone: (867) 777-8146Fax: (867) 777-8062CategoryComplexAuthorityHospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesAdministration ActMembers Appointed Term ExpiresEvelyn Storr, Chairperson (Aklavik) 7-Feb-05 At PleasureArlene Hansen (Inuvik) 1-Feb-03 31-Jan-09Eileen Koe (Fort McPherson) 7-Feb-08 6-Feb-11Debbie Gordon-Ruben (Paulatuk) 7-Feb-08 6-Feb-11Sarah Kuptana (Ulukhaktok) 7-Feb-08 6-Feb-11Joanne Eldrige (Sachs Harbour) 7-Feb-08 6-Feb-11Archie Norbert (Tsiigehtchic) 29-Mar-08 28-Mar-11Vacant (Aklavik)Vacant (Tuktoyaktuk)42
DEHCHO HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITYFunctionSubject to the Hospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong>Social Services Administration Act <strong>and</strong> regulations <strong>and</strong>other instruments made under this Act, a Board ofManagement:(a) shall manage, control <strong>and</strong> operate the healthfacility or social service facility for which it isresponsible; <strong>and</strong>(b) may, subject to Part IX of the FinancialAdministration Act, exercise any powers that arenecessary <strong>and</strong> incidental to its duties underparagraph (a).Reports toMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesContact informationChief Executive OfficerDehcho Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services AuthorityP.O. Box 246Fort Simpson, NT X0E 0N0Telephone: (867) 695-3815Fax: (867) 695-2920CategoryComplexAuthorityHospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesAdministration ActMembers Appointed Term ExpiresAllan L<strong>and</strong>ry, Chairperson (Hay River) 24-Jul-98 At PleasureMarilyn Lomen (Trout Lake) 18-Dec-01 15-Jan-10Margaret Irel<strong>and</strong> (Jean Marie River) 24-Jun-01 At PleasurePeter Sabourin (Hay River Reserve) 22-Jan-04 21-Jan-10Julie Capot-Blanc (Fort Liard) 1-Sep-08 31-Aug-11Barbara Sloat (Fort Simpson) 1-Sep-08 31-Aug-11Joachim Bonnetrouge (Fort Providence) 26-Jan-06 25-Jan-09Stella Pellissey (Wrigley) 31-Oct-06 30-Oct-09Vacant (Nahanni Butte)43
FORT SMITH HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITYFunctionSubject to the Hospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong>Social Services Administration Act <strong>and</strong> regulations <strong>and</strong>other instruments made under this Act, a Board ofManagement:(a) shall manage, control <strong>and</strong> operate the healthfacility or social service facility for which it isresponsible; <strong>and</strong>(b) may, subject to Part IX of the FinancialAdministration Act, exercise any powers that arenecessary <strong>and</strong> incidental to its duties underparagraph (a).Reports toMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesContact informationChief Executive OfficerFort Smith Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services AuthorityP.O. Box 1080Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0Telephone: (867) 872-6201Fax: (867) 872-6275CategoryComplexAuthorityHospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesAdministration ActMembers Appointed Term ExpiresBrenda Johnson, Chairperson(Metis Nation Local 50)26-Jun-01IndefiniteTim McDonald (Town of Fort Smith) 20-Apr-07 19-Apr-10Allen J.D.Schaefer (Salt River First Nation) 20-Apr-07 19-Apr-10Greg Heron (Metis Nation Local 50) 15-Jan-08 14-Jan-11Pearl Bird (Metis Nation Local 50) 15-Jan-08 14-Jan-11Barbara McArthur (Salt River First Nation) 15-Jan-08 14-Jan-11Vacant (Town of Fort Smith)44
HAY RIVER HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITYFunctionSubject to the Hospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong>Social Services Administration Act <strong>and</strong> regulations <strong>and</strong>other instruments made under this Act, a Board ofManagement:(a) shall manage, control <strong>and</strong> operate the healthfacility or social service facility for which it isresponsible; <strong>and</strong>(b) may, subject to Part IX of the FinancialAdministration Act, exercise any powers that arenecessary <strong>and</strong> incidental to its duties underparagraph (a).CategoryComplexAuthorityHospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesAdministration ActReports toMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesContact informationChief Executive OfficerHay River Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services Authority3 Gaetz DriveHay River, NT X0E 0R8Telephone: (867) 874-7110Fax: (867) 874-7109<strong>Public</strong> AdministratorHealth <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesBox 1320Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9Telephone: (867) 920-6173Fax: (867) 873-0266<strong>Public</strong> Administrator Appointed Term ExpiresGreg Cummings 11-Jun-07 At Pleasure45
SAHTU HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITYFunctionSubject to the Hospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong>Social Services Administration Act <strong>and</strong> regulations <strong>and</strong>other instruments made under this Act, a Board ofManagement:(a) shall manage, control <strong>and</strong> operate the healthfacility or social service facility for which it isresponsible; <strong>and</strong>(b) may, subject to Part IX of the FinancialAdministration Act, exercise any powers that arenecessary <strong>and</strong> incidental to its duties underparagraph (a).Reports toMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesContact informationChief Executive OfficerSahtu Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services AuthorityP.O. Box 340Norman Wells, NT X0E 0V0Telephone: (867) 587-3651Fax: (867) 587-3436CategoryComplexAuthorityHospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesAdministration ActMembers Appointed Term ExpiresJudith Wright-Bird, Chairperson (Tulita) 29-Aug-05 At PleasureDiane Bailes (Norman Wells) 29-Aug-08 28-Aug-11Florence Barnaby (Fort Good Hope) 29-Aug-07 28-Aug-10Danny Bayha (Deline) 29-Aug-07 28-Aug-10Melinda Laboucan (Youth) 29-Aug-05 1-Nov-09Cecile Baton (Elders) 2-Feb-07 1-Feb-10Linda Kochon (Colville Lake) 12-Jan-06 11-Jan-0946
STANTON TERRITORIAL HEALTH AUTHORITYFunctionSubject to the Hospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong>Social Services Administration Act <strong>and</strong> regulations <strong>and</strong>other instruments made under this Act, a Board ofManagement:(a) shall manage, control <strong>and</strong> operate the healthfacility or social service facility for which it isresponsible; <strong>and</strong>(b) may, subject to Part IX of the FinancialAdministration Act, exercise any powers that arenecessary <strong>and</strong> incidental to its duties underparagraph (a).CategoryComplexAuthorityHospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesAdministration ActReports toMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesContact informationChief Executive OfficerStanton Territorial Health AuthorityP.O. Box 10Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N1Telephone: (867) 669-4224Fax: (867) 669-4128<strong>Public</strong> AdministratorStanton Territorial Health AuthorityP.O. Box 10Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N1Telephone: (867) 669-4197Fax: (867) 449-4128<strong>Public</strong> Administrator Appointed Term ExpiresAl Woods 24-Apr-08 At Pleasure47
TLICHO COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCYFunctionUnder the provisions of the Tlicho CommunityServices Agency Act, the Tlicho Community ServicesAgency is deemed to be a Board of Management.Subject to the Hospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong>Social Services Administration Act, <strong>and</strong> regulations <strong>and</strong>other instruments under the Act, the TlichoCommunity Services Agency:(a) shall manage, control <strong>and</strong> operate the healthfacilities or social service facility for which it isresponsible; <strong>and</strong>Reports toMinister of Aboriginal Affairs <strong>and</strong>Intergovernmental RelationsContact informationChief Executive OfficerBag 5Behchoko, NT X0E 0Y0Telephone: (867) 392-3003Fax: (867) 392-3001(b) may, subject to Part IX of the FinancialAdministration Act, exercise any powers that arenecessary <strong>and</strong> incidental to its duties underparagraph (a).CategoryComplexAuthorityTlicho Community Services Agency Act <strong>and</strong> the HospitalInsurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services AdministrationActMembers Appointed Term ExpiresAlphonze Nitsiza, Chairperson (Whati) 24-Oct-05 23-Oct-09David Wedawin (Gameti) 29-Mar-06 28-Mar-10Noella Kodzin (Wekweèti) 24-Oct-05 23-Oct-09Ted Nitsiza (Whati) 24-Oct-05 23-Oct-09Joe Mackenzie (Behchoko) 24-Oct-05 23-Oct-0948
YELLOWKNIFE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITYFunctionSubject to the Hospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong>Social Services Administration Act <strong>and</strong> regulations <strong>and</strong>other instruments made under this Act, a Board ofManagement:(a) shall manage, control <strong>and</strong> operate the healthfacility or social service facility for which it isresponsible; <strong>and</strong>(b) may, subject to Part IX of the FinancialAdministration Act, exercise any powers that arenecessary <strong>and</strong> incidental to its duties underparagraph (a).Reports toMinister of Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesContact informationChief Executive OfficerYellowknife Health <strong>and</strong> Social Services AuthorityP.O. Box 608Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N5Telephone: (867) 873-7224Fax: (867) 873-0289CategoryComplexAuthorityHospital Insurance <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Social ServicesAdministration ActMembers Appointed Term ExpiresElizabeth Wyman, Chairperson (Yellowknife) 31-Aug-04 At PleasureAndrew Wong (Yellowknife) 15-May-06 14-May-09Leonie Erasmus (Yellowknives Dene First Nation) 8-Mar-08 7-Mar-11Karen Hamre (Yellowknife) 8-Mar-08 7-Mar-11Florence Catholique (Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation) 24-Nov-06 23-Nov-09Robert Sayine (Deninu Kue First Nation) 14-May-07 13-May-10Pawan Chugh (Yellowknife) 7-May-07 6-May-1049
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BEVERLY AND QAMANIRJUAQ CARIBOU MANAGEMENT BOARDFunctionThe Beverly <strong>and</strong> Qamanirjuaq CaribouManagement Board provides advice <strong>and</strong>recommendations to the Governments ofManitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories<strong>and</strong> Nunavut on matters concerned with theprotection <strong>and</strong> management of these herds <strong>and</strong>their habitat.AuthorityBeverly <strong>and</strong> Qamanirjuaq Barrenground CaribouManagement AgreementAppointed byMinisters of Northwest Territories, Nunavut,Saskatchewan <strong>and</strong> ManitobaReports toMinisters of Northwest Territories, Nunavut,Saskatchewan <strong>and</strong> ManitobaContact informationSecretary-TreasurerBeverly <strong>and</strong> QamanirjuaqCaribou Management BoardP.O. Box 629Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0Telephone: (204) 467-2438Website: www.arctic-caribou.com51
CANADIAN PORCUPINE CARIBOU MANAGEMENT BOARDFunctionThe Canadian Porcupine Caribou ManagementBoard provides advice <strong>and</strong> recommendations to theMinisters of Canada, Yukon <strong>and</strong> the NorthwestTerritories on matters relating to this caribou herd.AuthorityPorcupine Caribou Management AgreementAppointed byEight (8) voting members appointed by theGovernments of Canada (to represent Canada);Yukon (to represent Yukon <strong>and</strong> Council for YukonIndians); <strong>and</strong> Government of the NorthwestTerritories (to represent Government of theNorthwest Territories, Gwich’in RenewableResource Board <strong>and</strong> Inuvialuit Game Council).Reports toMinisters of Canada, Yukon <strong>and</strong> NorthwestTerritoriesContact informationPorcupine Caribou Management BoardP.O. Box 31723Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6L3Telephone: (867) 633-4780Fax: (867) 393-3904Website: www.taiga.net/pcmb52
DEHCHO LAND USE PLANNING COMMITTEEFunctionThe Deh Cho L<strong>and</strong> Use Planning Committeedevelops a l<strong>and</strong> use plan for the Deh ChoRegion as defined by the Deh Cho InterimMeasures Agreement. The Committee will beresponsible for monitoring compliance with thel<strong>and</strong> use plan upon final approval <strong>and</strong>implementation.AuthorityDeh Cho Interim Measures AgreementAppointed byDeh Cho First Nations, Minister of Environment<strong>and</strong> Natural Resources, <strong>and</strong> Minister of Indian<strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs Canada.Reports toDeh Cho First Nations, Minister of Environment<strong>and</strong> Natural Resources, <strong>and</strong> Minister of Indian <strong>and</strong>Northern Affairs Canada.Contact informationExecutive DirectorDeh Cho L<strong>and</strong> Use Planning CommitteeP.O. Box 199Fort Providence, NT X0E 0L0Telephone: (867) 699-3162Fax: (867) 699-3166Website: www.dehchol<strong>and</strong>s.org53
GWICH’IN ARBITRATION PANELFunctionThe Gwich’in Arbitration Panel has thejurisdiction to arbitrate in respect of any matterwhich the Gwich’in Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong> ClaimAgreement stipulates is to be determined by thearbitration <strong>and</strong> any matter concerning theinterpretation or application of the Agreementwhich the parties agree to be bound by anarbitration decision in accordance with thedispute resolution chapter.Contact informationClaims Planning <strong>and</strong> ImplementationIndian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaRoom 1550, 25 Eddy StreetOttawa, ON K1A 0H4Telephone: (819) 997-9666Fax: (819) 994-5967AuthorityGwich’in Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong> ClaimAgreementAppointed byGovernment of Canada, Government of theNorthwest Territories <strong>and</strong> Gwich’in TribalCouncil54
GWICH’IN LAND AND WATER BOARDFunctionThe Gwich’in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Board regulatesthe use of l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> water by issuing, amending,renewing <strong>and</strong> suspending l<strong>and</strong> use permits <strong>and</strong>water licences throughout the Gwich’inSettlement Area.AuthorityMackenzie Valley Resource Management ActAppointed byMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaReports toMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaContact informationExecutive DirectorGwich’in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water BoardP.O. Box 2018Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0Telephone: (867) 777-7960Fax: (867) 777-7970Website: www.glwb.com55
GWICH’IN LAND USE PLANNING BOARDFunctionThe Gwich’in L<strong>and</strong> Use Planning Board developsa l<strong>and</strong> use plan for the settlement area, reviews<strong>and</strong> recommends approvals, exceptions <strong>and</strong>amendments to the plan.AuthorityGwich’in Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong> ClaimAgreementMackenzie Valley Resource Management ActAppointed byMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaReports toMinister of Environment <strong>and</strong> Natural Resources,Minister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs Canada, <strong>and</strong>Gwich’in Tribal CouncilContact informationChairpersonGwich’in L<strong>and</strong> Use Planning BoardP.O. Box 2478Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0Telephone: (867) 777-7936Fax: (867) 777-7970Website: www.gwichinplanning.nt.ca56
GWICH’IN RENEWABLE RESOURCES BOARDFunctionThe Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board isthe main instrument of wildlife management inthe settlement area <strong>and</strong> acts in the publicinterests. Wildlife are managed in accordancewith the Gwich’in Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong> ClaimAgreement <strong>and</strong> its objectives.AuthorityGwich’in Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong> ClaimAgreementAppointed byGovernor in Council (Government of Canada)<strong>and</strong> Executive Council (Government of theNorthwest Territories)Reports toMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs Canada<strong>and</strong> Minister of Environment <strong>and</strong> NaturalResourcesContact informationChairpersonGwich’in Renewable Resources BoardP.O. Box 2240Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0Telephone: (867) 777-6600Fax: (867) 777-6601Website: www.grrb.nt.ca57
INTERNATIONAL PORCUPINE CARIBOU BOARDFunctionThe International Porcupine Caribou Boardadministers the bilateral agreement betweenCanada <strong>and</strong> the United States <strong>and</strong> providesadvice <strong>and</strong> recommendations to the Ministers ofCanada, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alaska<strong>and</strong> United States on matters relating to theprotection <strong>and</strong> management of the porcupinecaribou herd.AuthorityInternational Agreement for the Conservationof the Porcupine Caribou HerdReports toGovernments of Canada <strong>and</strong> the United StatesContact informationCanadian Wildlife ServiceEnvironment CanadaOttawa, ON K1A 0H3Telephone: (819) 997-1301Fax: (819) 953-7177Appointed byEight (8) voting members appointed by theGovernments of Canada (to represent Canada,Yukon, Government of the NorthwestTerritories <strong>and</strong> user groups); <strong>and</strong> United States(to represent the United States, Alaska <strong>and</strong> usergroups).58
INUVIALUIT ARBITRATION BOARDFunctionThe Inuvialuit Arbitration Board has thejurisdiction to arbitrate in respect of any matterwhich the Inuvialuit Final Agreement stipulates isto be determined by arbitration <strong>and</strong> any matterconcerning the meaning, interpretation,application or implementation of theAgreement.Contact informationClaims Planning <strong>and</strong> ImplementationIndian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaRoom 1550, 25 Eddy StreetOttawa, ON K1A 0H4Telephone: (819) 997-9666Fax: (819) 994-5967AuthorityInuvialuit Final AgreementAppointed byCanada appoints five (5) members, the Inuvialuit<strong>and</strong> Industry each appoint three members. Ofthe five members appointed by Canada, theGovernment of the Northwest Territories <strong>and</strong>the Yukon Territorial Government shall eachdesignate one.59
INUVIALUIT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW BOARDFunctionThe Inuvialuit Environmental Impact ReviewBoard conducts public reviews of developmentproposals referred to it by the InuvialuitEnvironmental Impact Screening Committee <strong>and</strong>advises the appropriate government authority asto whether proposed developments shouldproceed <strong>and</strong> under what conditions. Whereprojects are found to affect wildlife harvesting,the Board provides an estimate of the potentialliability to the developer.AuthorityInuvialuit Final Agreement (1984)Reports toMinister of Canada, Yukon <strong>and</strong> the NorthwestTerritoriesContact informationEnvironmental Impact Review BoardP.O. Box 2120Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0Telephone: (867) 777-2828Fax: (867) 777-2610Website: www.jointsecretariat.caAppointed byThe Minister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern AffairsCanada <strong>and</strong> the Inuvialuit Game Council60
INUVIALUIT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTSCREENING COMMITTEEFunctionThe Inuvialuit Environmental Impact ScreeningCommittee examines all development proposalsin the Inuvialuit Settlement Region to determinewhether they contain sufficient information tomake an assessment, <strong>and</strong> whether they mighthave significant negative environmental impact,or potential impact, on present or futureharvesting. Proposals considered to posesignificant environmental impact are referred tothe Inuvialuit Environmental Impact ReviewBoard for public review.Contact informationEnvironmental Impact Screening CommitteeP.O. Box 2120Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0Telephone: (867) 777-2828Fax: (867) 777-2610Website: www.jointsecretariat.caAuthorityInuvialuit Final Agreement (1984)Appointed byThe Minister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern AffairsCanada <strong>and</strong> the Inuvialuit Game Council61
MACKENZIE RIVER BASIN BOARDFunctionThe Mackenzie River Basin Board provides aforum for communication, coordination,information exchange, notification <strong>and</strong>consultation on matters that concern theecological integrity of the aquatic ecosystem ofthe Mackenzie River Basin. The Board is alsoresponsible for identifying, recommending <strong>and</strong>implementing such studies, investigations,programs <strong>and</strong> activities as are required toensure the cooperative management of theaquatic ecosystem.AuthorityMackenzie River Basin Transboundary WatersMaster AgreementReports toMinisters of Northwest Territories, Yukon, BritishColumbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan <strong>and</strong> CanadaContact informationExecutive DirectorMackenzie River Basin Board SecretariatP.O. Box 1349Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0Telephone: (867) 872-2375Fax: (867) 872-2385Website: www.mrbb.caAppointed byMinisters of Northwest Territories, Yukon,British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan <strong>and</strong>Canada62
MACKENZIE VALLEY ENVIRONMENTALIMPACT REVIEW BOARDFunctionThe Mackenzie Valley Environmental ImpactReview Board is responsible for conductingenvironmental assessments of developmentsthat are referred to it. Through theenvironmental assessment process, the Boardmay recommend ways to protect the socioeconomic<strong>and</strong> natural environments fromimpacts caused by a development.AuthorityMackenzie Valley Resource Management ActAppointed byMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaReports toMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaContact informationExecutive DirectorMackenzie Valley Environmental ImpactReview BoardBox 938, 200 Scotia Centre5102 - 50th AvenueYellowknife, NT X1A 2N7Telephone: (867) 766-7055Fax: (867) 766-7074Website: www.mveirb.nt.ca63
MACKENZIE VALLEY LAND AND WATER BOARDFunctionThe Mackenzie Valley L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Boardregulates the use of l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> water by issuing,amending, renewing <strong>and</strong> suspending l<strong>and</strong> usepermits <strong>and</strong> water licenses in all areas of theNorthwest Territories outside the Inuvialuit,Gwich’in <strong>and</strong> Sahtu l<strong>and</strong> claim settlementregions. It also issues l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> water permits inthe Gwich’in <strong>and</strong> Sahtu settlement regions fordevelopments that are transboundary in nature.The Mackenzie Valley L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Board isalso responsible for regulating the use of l<strong>and</strong><strong>and</strong> water for any development that will haveimpact in a region with no l<strong>and</strong> claim settlement.Reports toMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaContact informationExecutive DirectorMackenzie Valley L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water BoardP.O. Box 2130Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P6Telephone: (867) 669-0506Fax: (867) 873-6610Website: www.mvlwb.comAuthorityMackenzie Valley Resource Management ActAppointed byMinisters of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs Canada64
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES WATER BOARDFunctionThe Northwest Territories Water Board isresponsible for regulating the use of water <strong>and</strong>the deposit of waste into water in the InuvialuitSettlement Region.CategoryRegulatoryAuthorityNWT Waters ActAppointed byMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaReports toMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaContact informationNWT Water BoardP.O. Box 13265114 – 49 StreetCJCD BuildingYellowknife, NT X1A 2N9Telephone: (867) 765-0106Fax: (867) 765-0114Website: www.nwtwb.com65
SAHTU ARBITRATION PANELFunctionThe Sahtu Arbitration Panel has the jurisdictionto arbitrate in respect of any matter which theSahtu Dene <strong>and</strong> Metis Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong>Claim Agreement stipulates is to be determinedby arbitration <strong>and</strong> any matter concerning theinterpretation or application of the Agreementwhich the parties agree to be bound by anarbitration decision in accordance with thedispute resolution chapter.Contact informationClaims Planning <strong>and</strong> ImplementationIndian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaRoom 1550, 25 Eddy StreetOttawa, ON K1A 0H4Telephone: (819) 997-9666Fax: (819) 994-5967AuthoritySahtu Dene <strong>and</strong> Metis Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong>Claim AgreementAppointed byGovernment of Canada, Government of theNorthwest Territories <strong>and</strong> Sahtu SecretariatIncorporated66
SAHTU LAND AND WATER BOARDFunctionThe Sahtu L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Board regulates theuse of l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> water throughout thesettlement area, including Sahtu l<strong>and</strong>s.AuthorityMackenzie Valley Resource Management ActAppointed byMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaReports toMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaContact informationExecutive DirectorSahtu L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water BoardP.O. Box 1Fort Good Hope, NT X0E 0H0Telephone: (867) 598-2413Fax: (867) 598-2325Website: www.slwb.com67
SAHTU LAND USE PLANNING BOARDFunctionThe Sahtu L<strong>and</strong> Use Planning Board develops al<strong>and</strong> use plan for the settlement areas, reviews<strong>and</strong> recommends approvals, exceptions <strong>and</strong>amendments to the plan.AuthoritySahtu Dene <strong>and</strong> Metis Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong>Claim Agreement <strong>and</strong> Mackenzie Valley ResourceManagement ActAppointed byMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaReports toMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs Canada, theMinister of Environment <strong>and</strong> Natural Resources<strong>and</strong> the Sahtu Secretariat IncorporatedContact informationChairpersonSahtu L<strong>and</strong> Use Planning BoardP.O. Box 235Fort Good Hope, NT X0E 0H0Telephone: (867) 598-2055Fax: (867) 598-2545Website: www.sahtul<strong>and</strong>useplan.org68
SAHTU RENEWABLE RESOURCES BOARDFunctionThe Sahtu Renewable Resources Board is themain instrument of wildlife management in thesettlement area <strong>and</strong> shall act in the publicinterest. Wildlife are managed in accordancewith the Sahtu Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong> ClaimAgreement <strong>and</strong> its objectives.AuthoritySahtu Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong> Claim AgreementAppointed byGovernor in Council (Government of Canada),Executive Council (Government of theNorthwest Territories)Reports toMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs Canada <strong>and</strong>the Minister of Environment <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesContact informationChairpersonSahtu Renewable Resources BoardP.O. Box 134Tulita, NT X0E 0H0Telephone: (867) 588-4040Fax: (867) 588-3324Website: www.srrb.nt.ca69
WEK’ÈEZHÌI LAND AND WATER BOARDFunctionThe Wek’eezhii L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Boardregulates the use of l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> water by issuing,amending, renewing <strong>and</strong> suspending l<strong>and</strong> usepermits <strong>and</strong> water licenses throughout theWek’eezhii Settlement Area.AuthorityMackenzie Valley Resource Management ActAppointed byThe Tlicho Government <strong>and</strong> the Minister ofIndian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaReports toMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaContact informationExecutive DirectorWek’èezhìi L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water BoardP.O. Box 32Wekweèti, NT X0E 1W0Telephone: (867) 713-2500Fax: (867) 713-2502Website: www.wlwb.com70
WEK’ÈEZHÌI RENEWABLE RESOURCES BOARDFunctionThe Wek’eezhii Renewable Resources Board isthe main instrument of wildlife management inthe settlement area <strong>and</strong> shall act in the publicinterest. Wildlife are managed in accordancewith the Tlicho L<strong>and</strong> Claim <strong>and</strong> Self-Government Agreement <strong>and</strong> its objectives.AuthorityThe Tlicho Comprehensive L<strong>and</strong> Claim <strong>and</strong> Self-Government AgreementAppointed byThe Tlicho Government, the Minister ofEnvironment <strong>and</strong> Natural Resources <strong>and</strong> theMinister of Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs CanadaReports toMinisters of Canada, the Northwest Territories <strong>and</strong>the Tlicho GovernmentContact informationWek’èezhìi Renewable Resources Board202 – 5103 – 51 st StreetYellowknife, NT X1A 2P3Telephone: (867) 873-5740Fax: (867) 873-5743Website: www.wrrb.ca71
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (NWT)FunctionThe Wildlife Management Advisory Council’srole is to advise appropriate Ministers on allmatters relating to wildlife policy, <strong>and</strong> themanagement, regulation, research, enforcement<strong>and</strong> administration of wildlife, habitat <strong>and</strong>harvesting for the Inuvialuit Settlement Area.The Council is responsible for preparingconservation <strong>and</strong> management plans, <strong>and</strong> todetermine <strong>and</strong> recommend harvest quotas.AuthorityInuvialuit Final AgreementReports toInuvialuit, Government of the NorthwestTerritories <strong>and</strong> Government of CanadaContact informationChairpersonWildlife Management Advisory CouncilP.O. Box 2120Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0Telephone: (867) 777-2828Fax: (867) 777-2610Website: www.jointsecretariat.caAppointed byInuvialuit, Government of the NorthwestTerritories <strong>and</strong> Government of Canada72