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Adjudicative Board Selection Criteria
Date Published: December 2, 2004

ADJUDICATIVE
BOARD
Agricultural Marshland Conservation Commission
1 Statute Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act
2 Purpose The Commission is responsible for advising the Minister on matters related to the conservation and protection of marshland and its development and maintenance for agricultural purposes.
3 Functions The Commission approves rules made by marsh bodies respecting work and land within a marshland section.

The Commission hears appeals pursuant to the Act

The Commission performs such other duties as maybe assigned to it by the Act or regulations.

4 Composition The Commission, appointed by Governor in Council, consists of a maximum of five members, of which one is appointed as Chair. An employee of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is appointed as Secretary of the Commission.
5 Formal
Qualifications
None.
6 Work &
Experience
Requirements
Be knowledgeable about marshlands used for agricultural purposes. Past experience in serving on boards or industry organizations would be preferable.
7 Skills Required Eligible individuals must have: proven ability to make decisions; understanding of regulatory and dispute processes; high degree of integrity; ability to deal with confidential information.

The Chair position requires proven leadership and communication skills.

8 Statutory
Nomination
Requirements
None
9 Traditional
Nomination
Requirements
A minimum of three members must be a voting member of a marsh body.

A minimum of three members must be registered farmers.

The members must represent one of each of the following marshland areas: Western Region, Kings, Hants, Cumberland and Colchester Counties.

10 Remuneration $50/day plus any expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of duties.
11 Anticipated Time
Commitments
Two days per year plus some paper correspondence and telephone conferencing.
12 Other Notes Each member holds office for a period of up to three years, and is eligible for reappointment.

Agricultural Marshland Conservation Commission

  Last Update: May 27, 2010