| ADJUDICATIVE BOARD |
Farm Practices Board |
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Statute |
Farm Practices Act and Farm Practice Board Regulations |
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Purpose |
The Farm Practices Board provides a structure to hear
complaints and decide on normal farm practices. The
Board provides a mechanism for resolving issues between
farmers and their neighbours regarding odour, noise, dust,
vibration, light, smoke or other disturbance resulting from a
farming activity. |
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Functions |
The Board receives applications from persons to determine
whether a disturbance is the result of a normal farm
practice. The Board must determine whether the farm
practice is consistent with the code of practice or in the
absence of a code, consistent with other directives or
accepted customs or standards of similar operations.
The Board, upon request of the Minister, may study and report on any matter
related to farm practices including whether a code
of practice should be developed. |
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Composition |
The Board consists of 7 members appointed by the
Minister. Two of the members are appointed from persons
recommended by the Nova Scotia Federation of
Agriculture. One member is appointed from persons
recommended by the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities.
One of the members is appointed by the Minister to be the
Chair and Vice-chair. |
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Formal Qualifications |
None |
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Work & Experience Requirements |
Members should have past experience in community or
industry related activities and possess a broad knowledge
and understanding of the primary agriculture industry and
agricultural land use. |
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Skills Required |
Members must demonstrate ability to apply: broad
perspective on issues relating to the primary agriculture
industry; interest and commitment to agricultural land uses;
good decision-making and problem-solving abilities;
objectivity and impartiality; professionalism in dealing with
confidential/sensitive information; leadership to assist
Board to reach consensus in a timely manner.
In addition, Chair and Vice-chairmust demonstrate proven:
leadership abilities; experience in chairing organizations;
communication skills.
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Statutory Nomination Requirements |
Two members are appointed from persons recommended
by the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture. One member
is appointed from persons recommended by the Union of
Nova Scotia Municipalities. |
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Traditional Nomination Requirements |
None |
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Remuneration |
Chair: $150/day + any reasonable/necessary expenses
Members: $100/day + any reasonable/necessary expenses
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Anticipated Time Commitments |
These are part time positions. The time commitment will
vary depending on the number of applications and
complexity of the issues before the Board. The Board only
meets upon receiving an application and/or as directed by
the Minister. |
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Other Notes |
Members are appointed for a term not exceeding three
years and may be reappointed.
A Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries staff person acts as
Administrator to the Board. |
