Aptitude and eligibility requirements of members of the Appeals Tribunal
2014, c.49, s.15
20.2(1)Before making appointments to the Appeals Tribunal, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council shall consider
(a)
the skills and qualifications required by the Appeals Tribunal as a whole in order for it to carry out its functions, and
(b)
the skills and qualification requirements for appointments to the Appeals Tribunal.
20.2(2)In making appointments to the Appeals Tribunal, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council shall
(a)
use a merit-based and objective approach and ensure that the persons appointed have the necessary skills and qualifications to carry out their functions; those skills and qualifications include
(i)
being a barrister and solicitor who is a member in good standing of the Law Society of New Brunswick, and
(ii)
having experience or education in business, economics, finance, management, accounting, insurance or administrative law, and
(b)
ensure that the Appeals Tribunal as a whole has the necessary skills and qualifications to carry out its functions.
20.2(3)The Appeals Tribunal shall reflect regional, linguistic and gender diversity.