Applications for Adjudicative Boards Invited

The province is again accepting applications from people interested in serving the public on adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions.

Adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions have quasi-judicial functions, serve a variety of roles and interests, and are established by statute or regulation.

They review evidence, make findings of fact and law, and make decisions affecting a person's liberty, security or legal rights.

Board members must apply legal principles as well as sound professional and technical principles for the decisions under their consideration.

"Members of our adjudicative boards are vital to the successful administration of government and for ensuring democracy works for all," said Frank Corbett, deputy president of the Executive Council. "The participation of Nova Scotians in this work is paramount."

Appointments to adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions are based on merit -- an objective assessment of the skills and qualifications of the prospective candidate and the needs of the individual agency, board or commission.

For more information about the adjudicative process, board position profiles, current opportunities and how to apply, visit the Executive Council website at www.gov.ns.ca/exec_council/abc or contact the Executive Council Office at 424-4877 or toll free at 1-866-206-6844.

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.

The closing date for applications is May 17.