2.0 Roles and Authority of Tribunal Membership

The Chair of the Tribunal, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, acts as the chief executive officer of the Tribunal and is responsible for its over all management and the appointment of panels to hear appeals. The Chair reports to the Minister annually on the performance of the Tribunal and consults with the Minister respecting appointments to the Tribunal. One or more Vice-Chairs may be appointed.

Members of the Tribunal are appointed by the Minister for a set term. Members exercise the authorities of membership only while serving as members of a panel in the course of an appeal. Tribunal members are expected to act honestly and in good faith and to comply with this Code and with the practices and procedures of the Tribunal. Tribunal members must never speak publicly about any matter related to the Tribunal or its work in a public setting or to the media.