Responsible for responding to written complaints about farming practices, determining normal farm practices, designating codes of practice, and reviewing any proposed enactment, policy or undertaking that may adversely affect an agricultural operation.
What is the function of the board?
Mediation roles.
Primary Role: Adjudicative
Material Role: Strategic Development
How many people are on the board?
The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint a Farm Practices Review Board consisting of:
- three members who are not farmers (one of whom is designated vice-chairperson); and
- six members recommended by farm organizations in the province (one of who is designated chairperson).
What are the requirements of board members?
Work & Experience Requirements
Knowledge and familiarity about agriculture practice and issues.
Skills Required
Mediation and tribunal skills required
What are the nomination requirements?
Statutory Nomination Requirements
The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint all members.
Will I get paid?
Chair - $200/diem and Members - $142/diem.
What is the time commitment of the board?
Annual meeting, training sessions and meetings as required
The members of the board may be appointed to hold office for a term not exceeding three years and may be re-appointed.
| Name | County | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hogan, Chair | Queens County | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Tara Matheson | Queens County | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2028 |
| Peter Maw | Prince County | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2028 |
| Darren Toombs | Queens County | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Charles Murphy | Queens County | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Colin MacAulay | Queens County | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Ann MacDonald | Queens County | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Malcolm MacBeath | Queens County | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Linnell Edwards, Vice-Chair | Queens County | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2028 |
How can I apply?
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Contact
For further information about this committee, contact:
Dr. Les Halliday
Beef Development Officer
902-314-0827
ljhalliday@gov.pe.ca
Suzanne MacNeill
Agriculture Information Officer
902-859-0004
slmacneill@gov.pe.ca
Resources
Executive Council Office
5th Floor, Shaw Building
95 Rochford Street
P.O. Box 2000,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
General Inquiries:
Phone: 902-368-4502
Fax: 902-368-6118
Engage PEI Inquiries:
engagepei@gov.pe.ca
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