Organization Profile - First Nations Tax Commission
First Nations Tax Commission
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Mandate
Head Office
Appointment Provisions
First Nations Fiscal Management Act
The First Nations Tax Commission consists of 10 commissioners, including a Chief Commissioner and Deputy Chief Commissioner. The Commission shall be composed of men and women from across Canada, including members of first nations, who are committed to the development of a system of first nations real property taxation and who have the experience or capacity to enable the Commission to fulfil its mandate.
The Chief Commissioner, Deputy Chief Commissioner and four commissioners shall be appointed by the GIC, on the recommendation of the Minister, to hold office during good behaviour for terms not exceeding five years, subject to removal by the Governor in Council at any time for cause. Three additional commissioners, one of whom shall be a taxpayer using reserve lands for commercial, one for residential and one for utility purposes, shall be appointed by the GIC, on the recommendation of the Minister, to hold office during good behaviour for terms not exceeding five years, subject to removal by the Governor in Council at any time for cause. A commissioner may be reappointed for a second or subsequent term of office. In determining the term of appointment of commissioners, the GIC shall endeavour to ensure that the terms of no more than three commissioners expire in any one calendar year. A body prescribed by regulation shall appoint an additional commissioner to hold office during pleasure for a term not exceeding five years.
The Chief Commissioner shall hold office on a full-time basis, while the other commissioners shall hold office on a part-time basis.
The Chief Commissioner is the chief executive officer of the Commission and has supervision over, and direction of, the work and staff of the Commission. In the event of the absence or incapacity of the Chief Commissioner, or if the office of Chief Commissioner is vacant, the Deputy Chief Commissioner shall assume the duties and functions of the Chief Commissioner.
Eligibility/Conflicts
Remuneration
Deputy Chief Commissioner
- Fixed by GiC: Position;per diem ($675 - $800)
Commissioners
- Fixed by GiC: Position;per diem ($475 - $550)
Commissioner (Tax Payer - Commercial Purposes)
- Fixed by GiC: Position;per diem ($475 - $550)
Commissioner (Tax Payer - Residential Purposes)
- Fixed by GiC: Position;per diem ($475 - $550)
Commissioner (Tax Payer - Utility Purposes)
- Fixed by GiC: Position;per diem ($475 - $550)
Appointments
Appt/Expiry Date |
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Chief Commissioner (GCQ-7) | |
Jules, Clarence T. (Manny) Kamloops, British Columbia Full-Time Appointment During Good Behaviour | 2006-11-22 2026-05-21 |
Deputy Chief Commissioner | |
Paul, David A. Perth Andover, New Brunswick During Good Behaviour | 2007-06-04 2026-06-06 |
Commissioners | |
Auclair, Céline Gatineau, Quebec During Good Behaviour | 2007-04-30 2027-01-25 |
McCue, William Georgina Island, Ontario During Good Behaviour | 2007-04-30 2026-01-26 |
St. Amant, Michael Leamington, Ontario During Good Behaviour | 2024-09-20 2029-09-19 |
1 Vacant Position
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Commissioner (Taxpayer - Commercial purposes) | |
1 Vacant Position
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Commissioner (Taxpayer - Residential purposes) | |
Brochu, Leslie Chase, British Columbia During Good Behaviour | 2007-04-30 2025-10-16 |
Commissioner (Taxpayer - Utility purposes) | |
1 Vacant Position
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