Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act

Marginal note:Term of first Chairperson

• 15 (1) The first Chairperson of the Board shall be appointed for a term of seven years.

• Marginal note:Terms of first members

  (2) The first three members of the Board to be appointed by each government shall be appointed for terms of four, five and six years, respectively.

• Marginal note:Terms of office after initial term

  (3) On the expiration of the initial terms of office referred to in subsections (1) and (2), the Chairperson and members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of six years.

• Marginal note:Good behaviour

  (4) A member of the Board, including the Chairperson, shall hold office during good behaviour, but may be removed for cause

  • (a) where the member is appointed by either government, by that government; or

  • (b) where the member is appointed by both governments, by both governments.

• Marginal note:Re-appointment

  (5) On the expiration of a term of office, the Chairperson or a member of the Board is eligible for re-appointment for one or more further terms.