Organization Profile - Windsor Port Authority
Windsor 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 mission of the Windsor Port Authority is to manage, develop, and promote the Port of Windsor for the benefit of its stakeholders and ensure the general security of the port while remaining sensitive to the need for a high degree of safety and environmental responsibility.
Head Office
Windsor, Ontario
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 to hold office 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 members 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 to hold office as follows:
- the Governor in Council appoints one individual nominated by the Minister;
- the City of Windsor appoints one individual;
- the province of Ontario 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 members 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
Director (Federal)
- Fixed by the Board of Directors
Appointments
Appt/Expiry Date |
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Directors (Federal) | |
Benzinger, Walter Michael Windsor, Ontario Removable for cause | 2017-06-27 2024-06-30 |
Directors (Users) | |
Behune Plunkett, Karen Lee Windsor, Ontario Removable for cause | 2018-06-29 2023-06-30 |
O'Brien, Thomas William Tecumseh, Ontario Removable for cause | 2018-06-29 2023-06-30 |
Porter, Thomas Robert Windsor, Ontario Removable for cause | 2015-07-07 2021-06-28 |
1 Vacant Position
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Total vacancies:1