Acts and Regulations

2014, c.119 - Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act

Section 4
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Composition of Commission
4(1)The Commission consists of eight members of whom two shall be nominated by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
4(2)The Council shall
(a) appoint a chair from among the members of the Commission and, subject to subsection (4), determine the term of office as chair,
(b) determine the remuneration and expense allowance payable to members, the chair and the Director of Racing, and
(c) determine the location of the head office of the Commission.
4(3)The Council may delegate any of its functions under this Act to a committee composed of the ministers responsible for harness racing in each of the Atlantic Provinces.
4(4)The members of the Commission hold office for a term not exceeding three years, determined at the time of appointment.
4(5)A member is eligible for reappointment but no member shall serve for a continuous period exceeding nine years.
4(6)Despite subsection (4), a member remains in office until the member resigns or is replaced.
4(7)In the event of a vacancy occurring during the term of office of a member, the Council may appoint a person for the remainder of the term of that member.
4(8)The Council may remove a member from office.
4(9)A vacancy does not impair the right of the remaining members to act.
4(10)The members shall appoint a vice-chair from among the members who shall perform the duties of the chair if the chair is unable to act by reason of illness, absence or other cause.
1993, c.M-1.3, s.4; 2015, c.13, s.6
Composition of Commission
4(1)The Commission consists of six members of whom two shall be nominated by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
4(2)The Council shall
(a) appoint a chair from among the members of the Commission and, subject to subsection (4), determine the term of office as chair,
(b) determine the remuneration and expense allowance payable to members, the chair and the Director of Racing, and
(c) determine the location of the head office of the Commission.
4(3)The Council may delegate any of its functions under this Act to a committee composed of the ministers responsible for harness racing in each of the Maritime Provinces.
4(4)The members of the Commission hold office for a term not exceeding three years, determined at the time of appointment.
4(5)A member is eligible for reappointment but no member shall serve for a continuous period exceeding nine years.
4(6)Despite subsection (4), a member remains in office until the member resigns or is replaced.
4(7)In the event of a vacancy occurring during the term of office of a member, the Council may appoint a person for the remainder of the term of that member.
4(8)The Council may remove a member from office.
4(9)A vacancy does not impair the right of the remaining members to act.
4(10)The members shall appoint a vice-chair from among the members who shall perform the duties of the chair if the chair is unable to act by reason of illness, absence or other cause.
1993, c.M-1.3, s.4