Accepting Applications for Adjudicative Boards

The province is accepting applications from individuals interested in being appointed to serve on adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions.

Adjudicative boards are agencies, boards and commissions with quasi-judicial functions. These boards review evidence, make findings of fact and law, and make decisions affecting a person's liberty, security or legal rights.

"Nova Scotians can play a vital role in the administration of government by serving on one of the province's adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions," said Angus MacIsaac, chair of the Treasury and Policy Board. "The talented men and women on these boards dedicate their time to make a difference."

The wide range of opportunities to serve on adjudicative boards appear in this month's advertising campaign, which also features four serving board members.

Jeanne Cruikshank, is a member of the Natural Products Marketing Council. She is the Atlantic vice-president of the Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors and also serves nationally in variety of capacities including the Health Canada Multi-Stakeholder Working Group on Dietary Sodium Reduction.

Michelle Fougere, a member of the Student Assistance Higher Appeal Board, has 15 years experience working in post-secondary education. She is the department head and manager of financial aid and awards at Saint Mary's University.

Daniel Paul, an advocate for social justice and the eradication of racial discrimination, is a member of the Police Review Board. He has been named to the Order of Canada and the Order of Nova Scotia.

Michael Tynes, has been a member of the Labour Relations Board since 1996. He has more than 30 years experience in labour relations, including more than two decades with the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

For a complete list of current opportunities, or to learn more about the appointment process, visit the new Executive Council office website www.gov.ns.ca/exec_council/abc/ or call 902-424-4877 or toll free 1-800-206-6844.

Closing date for applications is May 8.

The government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible people, persons with disabilities and women. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application, covering letter or resume.