Category: General oversight
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCHMC — Prior approval for member appointment for Hog Commission Vacancy
BCFIRB approves the temporary appointment of Mr. Goertzen to the BCHMC to fill a vacancy effective September 1, 2020, until the 2021 election.
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Submission: Sunnyside Produce Ltd to BCFIRB — Request to participate in 2019-2020 Vegetable Supervisory Review
Sunnyside Produce Ltd provides feedback to BCFIRB on commission structure and governance, emphasizing the need for trust, effective decision-making, and the potential impact of independent members in the greenhouse industry.
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Reminder: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Submission of annual performance evaluations
BCFIRB reminds the chairs of regulated marketing boards and commissions to submit their annual performance evaluations. These evaluations are essential for BCFIRB’s performance appraisals and fulfilling the Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office’s requirements for Chair evaluations.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Cease investment in Dairy Innovation West initiative
BCFIRB directs the BCMMB to confirm that no further funds will be invested in the Dairy Innovation West initiative. BCFIRB acknowledges that BCMMB is no longer pursuing ownership or operational roles in the initiative and emphasizes BCMMB’s responsibility to manage risks to B.C. producers.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Temporary appointment prior approval of Joe Neels to fill commission vacancy
BCFIRB approves the temporary appointment of Joe Neels to the BCBHEC to fill the vacancy left by Allan Mulder. Neels will serve the remainder of Mulder’s term, ending May/June 2021, with support from the B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Producers’ Association.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — 2020 Quota Distribution Policy decision
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s recommendation to temporarily place 14,916 growth quota units into its Quota Reserve Temporary Allocation Pool B. The quota will be issued when sufficient total quota is available to provide 150 layers per eligible producer under the Multi-Allocation Policy equal distribution commitment.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Vegetable supervisory review
BCFIRB outlines the next steps in the supervisory review process following the deferral of CFP Marketing Corporation’s appeal against the BCVMC’s decision. The panel will request a meeting with the full Commission in October to clarify the status and timelines of various Commission activities.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission post-secondary scholarship
BCFIRB acknowledges the SAFETI analysis of the BCCMC’s post-secondary scholarship but raises concerns about financial accountability. BCFIRB requests the Commission to review the scholarship criteria in relation to the British Columbia Cranberry Marketing Scheme and report back on the outcome.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Hog Marketing Commission — Temporary amendment to 2019 election rules
BCFIRB approves a one-time amendment to the BCHMC’s election rules and procedures for its 2019 election. The amendment addresses a delay in initiating the election process and ensures a fair and accountable voting process, valid only for the 2019 election.