Organization Profile - Port Alberni Port Authority
Port Alberni Port Authority
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Minister Responsible
Minister of Transport
Mandate
Under the 1995 National Marine Policy, 19 major Canadian ports were deemed vital to Canada's domestic and international trade. These 19 ports were designated Canada Port Authorities (CPAs) under The Canada Marine Act which received Royal Assent on June 11, 1998. Canada Port Authorities were created to operate particular ports on behalf of the Government of Canada. In certain cases, CPAs possess the power to engage in activities related to shipping, navigation and transportation of passengers and goods. They may also be given Crown land to operate and manage, but not to own. They may, however, acquire and own land in their own name. CPAs are required to be self-sufficient and fund their operations through the revenues that they generate. Under Section 25 of the Canada Marine Act, CPAs are not eligible for federal funding, other than grants of general application or in the case of emergencies. The Port Alberni Port Authority is mandated jurisdiction of the Alberni Inlet from the Somass River to Tzartus Island. The inlet is prone to calm waters, is free from any navigational obstacles, is ice free year round, and offers a direct shipping route to the Pacific Rim. The Port Authority is financially self-supported through a variety of revenue generating operations. In particular, lumber exports, marina management, and property leases generate the bulk of Port Authority revenues. Export and property revenues are heavily linked to the local forest industries, while marina revenues are driven by Port Alberni's reputation as the "Salmon Capital of the World".
Head Office
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Appointment Provisions
Canada Marine Act
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-6.7/index.html
The Board shall consist of seven directors. The directors of the Authority shall be appointed as follows:
A director shall serve no more than nine consecutive years on the board.
If a successor has not been appointed at the expiry of a director’s term, the director continues to hold office until their term is renewed or their successor is appointed.
No person is eligible to be appointed as a director within twelve months after the expiration of their term or renewed term.
The directors are appointed to serve part-time.
The directors of a port authority shall have generally acknowledged and accepted stature within the transportation industry or the business community and relevant knowledge and extensive experience related to the management of a business, to the operation of a port or to maritime trade.
The Board shall elect a Chairperson of the Board from among its number for a term not exceeding two years, the term being renewable.
The following individuals may not be directors:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-6.7/index.html
The Board shall consist of seven directors. The directors of the Authority shall be appointed as follows:
- the Governor in Council appoints one individual nominated by the Minister;
- the City of Port Alberni appoints one individual;
- the province of British Columbia appoints one individual; and
- the Governor in Council appoints the four remaining individuals nominated by the Minister in consultation with users selected by the Minister or with the classes of users.
A director shall serve no more than nine consecutive years on the board.
If a successor has not been appointed at the expiry of a director’s term, the director continues to hold office until their term is renewed or their successor is appointed.
No person is eligible to be appointed as a director within twelve months after the expiration of their term or renewed term.
The directors are appointed to serve part-time.
The directors of a port authority shall have generally acknowledged and accepted stature within the transportation industry or the business community and relevant knowledge and extensive experience related to the management of a business, to the operation of a port or to maritime trade.
The Board shall elect a Chairperson of the Board from among its number for a term not exceeding two years, the term being renewable.
The following individuals may not be directors:
- an individual who is a mayor, councillor, officer or employee of a municipality mentioned in the letters patent;
- an individual who is a member of the legislature of a province, or an officer or employee of the public service or of a Crown corporation of a province, mentioned in the letters patent;
- a Senator or a member of the House of Commons or an officer or employee of the federal public administration, a federal Crown corporation or a port authority;
- an individual who is not a resident Canadian, as defined in the Canada Business Corporations Act;
- an individual who is a director, officer or employee of a person who is a user of the port;
- an individual who is under eighteen years of age;
- an individual who has been declared mentally incompetent by a court in Canada or elsewhere; or
- an undischarged bankrupt.
- the director dies or resigns;
- the director is removed for cause by the authority that made the appointment, namely, the Governor in Council, the municipalities or the province or provinces, as the case may be;
- the director is no longer qualified to hold the office of director under section 16 of the Canada Marine Act.
Eligibility/Conflicts
The following individuals may not be directors of a port authority: an individual who is a mayor, councillor, officer or employee of a municipality mentioned in the letters patent; an individual who is a member of the legislature of a province, or an officer or employee of the public service or of a Crown corporation of a province, mentioned in the letters patent; a Senator or a member of Parliament or an officer or employee of the federal public administration, including an officer or employee in a federal Crown corporation; an individual who is not a resident Canadian, as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Canada Business Corporations Act; an individual who is a director, officer or employee of a person who is a user of the port; an individual who is under eighteen years of age; an individual who has been declared mentally incompetent by a court in Canada or elsewhere; or an undischarged bankrupt.
Consultation
The Canada Marine Act specifies the Governor in Council appoints four directors nominated by the Minister in consultation with the users selected by the Minister or the classes of users mentioned in the letters patent.
Quorum
The quorum necessary for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Board shall be a majority of the number of directors in office of which the Authority has actual knowledge of their appointment. A quorum of directors may exercise all powers of the Board.
Remuneration
Appointments
Appt/Expiry Date |
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Director (Federal) | |
Chrest, Shelley Lynn Port Alberni, British Columbia Removable for cause | 2018-09-07 2021-09-06 |
Directors (Users) | |
Cook, Jeffrey Robert Port Alberni, British Columbia Removable for cause | 2018-09-09 2021-09-08 |
Haggard, Allan Robert Port Alberni, British Columbia Removable for cause | 2015-05-28 2022-06-24 |
Jonsson, Dennis Lawrence Courtenay, British Columbia Removable for cause | 2015-05-28 2022-06-24 |
1 Vacant Position
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Total vacancies:1