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Date Published: December 2, 2004

Agency, Board or Commission Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board
1 Statute Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act
2 Purpose Makes and guarantees loans to the harvesting sector of the fishing industry as well as to the aquaculture industry.
3 Functions Approve loans up to certain limit; recommend loans above that limit to Cabinet and recommend lending polices to Cabinet.
4 Composition Six to ten members
5 Formal Qualifications None
6 Work & Experience Requirements Should have indepth knowledge of the fishing industry or experience in commercial lending or business enterprises.
7 Skills Required Should have: ability to judge fairly; proven ability to make decisions; high degree of integrity; and ability to handle confidential information.

Chair position requires: proven leadership abilities; proven experience in chairing organizations; good communication skills

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Statutory Nomination Requirements None
9 Traditional Nomination Requirements None
10 Remuneration Chair: $150/day + expenses
Members: $100/day + expenses

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Anticipated Time Commitments Board meets every 6-8 weeks
12 Other Notes None

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