A-18.1 - Sustainable Forest Development Act

Section 141 Disposition versions

2013-04-01

141. The by-laws of an agency must

(1)  prescribe, subject to the conditions set in section 138, the manner of designating the representatives of each category of members at the general assembly, the conditions to be satisfied by each representative, the number of representatives, their term of office, and the number of votes that may be cast by each representative;

(2)  prescribe, subject to the conditions set in section 140, the manner of designating the members of the board of directors other than those appointed by the Minister, the conditions to be satisfied by each board member, the number of board members, their term of office, and the number of votes that may be cast by each board member;

(3)  determine the rules of ethics and professional conduct applicable to the members of the board of directors; the rules must include mechanisms for their implementation, including any applicable penalties;

(4)  determine the minimum amount of liability insurance the agency must take out to cover any liability incurred by its officers and other representatives as a result of errors or negligence in the exercise of their functions;

(5)  establish a decision-making process and a conflict resolution mechanism for the board of directors; and

(6)  ensure that every person or body that satisfies the conditions governing admission is permitted to join the agency.

Any amendment to the agency’s by-laws must be approved by the Minister after ratification by the general assembly.

2010, c. 3, s. 141.