Type: Policy or standard
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Farm Practices Protection Act practice directive
Use this directive to see BCFIRB’s usual timelines for farm practice complaints (120 business days from filing to hearing, and 35 business days from hearing to decision) with rules for extensions, adjournments, and special cases.
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The Standards of Ethical Conduct for Directors of Public Sector
Sets mandatory ethical standards for BC Public Sector directors.
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NPMA Rules of Practice and Procedure for Appeals
Outlines the rules of practice and procedure for regulated marketing appeals under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act. It includes guidelines for filing and withdrawing appeals, pre-hearing and hearing procedures, and post-hearing matters.
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Supervisory rule: Protection of privacy and confidentiality in BCFIRB supervisory processes and reviews
BCFIRB outlines additional rules for managing sensitive and confidential information under its supervisory mandate, emphasizing transparency and inclusiveness while allowing for non-disclosure orders in certain circumstances.
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BCTMB Election Rules and Procedures — 2014 Update
The B.C. Turkey Marketing Board’s BCFIRB-approved 2014 election rules outline the procedures for the annual election of board members, including nominations, voting processes, and term limits.
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Treasury Board Directive 1/17 (effective 2017): Remuneration for administrative tribunal and regulatory board appointees
Outlines remuneration guidelines for tribunal and board appointees, including objectives, classification, per diem and salary ranges, reimbursement rules, and conditions for exceptions.
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Specialty Market and New Entrant Submissions: Policy, Analysis, Principles and Directions
BCFIRB outlines directions and principles for specialty and new entrant programs in B.C.’s supply-managed sectors, including eggs, chickens, turkeys, hatching eggs, and milk. The document details BCFIRB’s assessment of submissions from various boards, focusing on specialty market development, quota management and new entrant opportunities.
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Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries — Regulated Marketing Economic Policy
Outlines principles for regulated marketing in B.C., emphasizing fair access for new producers, transparency in decision-making, and alignment with public interest. It supports innovation, changing consumer demand and competitive markets, while maintaining safety and quality standards.
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Directive: From Treasury Board — Remuneration guidelines for appointees to administrative tribunals
Treasury Board issued Directive 2/11 setting remuneration and expense reimbursement guidelines for tribunal appointees. The policy establishes classification groups, pay ranges, per diem rates, and conditions to ensure accountability, transparency, and consistency across administrative tribunals.
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British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board Supervisory Rules
These are the B.C. Farm Industry Review Board’s (BCFIRB) official Supervisory Rules, defining the internal quorum for supervisory matters and establishing the authority and procedures for appointing supervisory panels.