Appointment of a trustee
58(1)At any time, the Minister may appoint by order a person as a trustee to act in place of the voting members of the board of directors of a regional health authority if, in the opinion of the Minister,
(a)
the board is not properly carrying out its responsibilities, duties or powers under this Act or the regulations,
(b)
the board fails to comply or to ensure that the regional health authority complies with a provision of this Act or the regulations, or with parameters established or directions issued by the Minister, within the period of time specified by the Minister at the time the Minister notifies the board of the requirement to comply, or
(c)
it is in the public interest.
58(2)On the appointment of a trustee under subsection (1), the voting members of the board cease to hold office and shall not perform any duties or exercise any powers assigned to them under this Act or the regulations.
58(3)A trustee appointed under this section
(a)
has all the responsibilities, duties and powers of the board of directors, and
(b)
shall be paid, out of the funds of the regional health authority, the remuneration and expenses determined by the Minister.
58(4)When a trustee is appointed, the former voting members on the board shall immediately deliver to the trustee all funds and all books, records and documents respecting the management and activities of the regional health authority.
58(5)If, in the opinion of the Minister, a trustee is no longer required, the Minister may terminate the appointment of the trustee on the terms and conditions that the Minister considers advisable.
2002, c.R-5.05, s.58; 2008, c.7, s.12; 2011, c.6 (Supp.), s.16