Marginal note:Functions of Chairperson

• 8. (1) The Chairperson shall preside at meetings of the Round Table and shall perform such other duties and functions as are imposed, or exercise such powers as are conferred, by or under the by-laws or resolutions of the Round Table.

• Marginal note:Election of Vice-Chairpersons

  (2) The executive committee of the Round Table shall elect two members of the committee to be Vice-Chairpersons of the Round Table.

• Marginal note:Absence or incapacity of Chairperson

  (3) If the Chairperson is absent or unable to act or the office of Chairperson is vacant, the executive committee of the Round Table may authorize a Vice-Chairperson or other member of the executive committee to act as Chairperson, but no person may so act for a period exceeding sixty days without the approval of the Governor in Council.

Marginal note:Executive committee

• 9. (1) There shall be an executive committee of the Round Table consisting of the Chairperson and the President and not fewer than five or more than seven other members of the Round Table to be appointed by the members for any term of office that they consider appropriate.

• Marginal note:Functions of executive committee

  (2) The executive committee shall assist the President in supervising the work of the Round Table and shall perform the duties and functions that are imposed, or exercise the powers that are conferred, on the executive committee by or under the by-laws or resolutions of the Round Table.

• Marginal note:Chairperson of executive committee

  (3) The Chairperson is the chairperson of the executive committee.

• Marginal note:Meetings

  (4) The executive committee shall meet at least four times a year.

Marginal note:President

• 10. (1) There shall be a President of the Round Table, who shall be appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, to hold office during pleasure for a term of not more than five years.

• Marginal note:Chief executive officer

  (2) The President is the chief executive officer of the Round Table and has supervision over and direction of the work and staff of the Round Table and shall perform the duties and functions that are imposed, or exercise the powers that are conferred, on the President by or under the by-laws or resolutions of the Round Table.

• Marginal note:Reappointment

  (3) The President is eligible for reappointment.

• Marginal note:Absence or incapacity

  (4) If the President is absent or unable to act or the office of President is vacant, the executive committee may authorize an employee of the Round Table to act as President.