Farm Debt Mediation Regulations

6 (1) Each Appeal Board is composed of a Chairperson and up to four other members designated by the Minister.

(2) Each member of an Appeal Board shall provide services in accordance with the terms of an agreement referred to in subsection 15(1) of the Act.

(3) Each agreement referred to in subsection 15(1) of the Act shall provide that the member is entitled to, in accordance with any directives of the Treasury Board,

• (a) remuneration for services; and

• (b) travel and living expenses incurred by the member in the performance of the member’s duties while absent from the member’s ordinary place of residence.

(4) A member shall not accept or hold any office or employment inconsistent with the member’s duties, including performing any of the duties of an expert, mediator or administrator under the Act.

(5) When it is necessary for the proper conduct of business, the Chairperson of the Appeal Board of one region may appoint a member of that Appeal Board, including himself or herself, to serve as a temporary member of the Appeal Board of the other region.