Category: BCFIRB governance
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BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Delivery of principles-based regulation expectations going forward
BCFIRB outlines directives for commodity boards to adopt principles-based regulation and the SAFETI framework (Strategic, Accountable, Fair, Effective, Transparent, Inclusive).
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BCFIRB 2016/17–2018/19 Service Plan
Outlines BCFIRB’s purpose, statutory mandates, and goals for 2016-2019.
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BCFIRB Annual service plan report, 2016–2017
Outlines BCFIRB’s purpose, goals, and performance, including governance oversight, application of SAFETI principles, dispute resolution, fiscal accountability, market growth, and use of ADR, with results measured against targets and statutory mandates.
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BCFIRB 2011–2014 strategic plan and 2014/15 addendum
Review BCFIRB’s goals, principles, and strategies for governance, regulation, and dispute resolution, with the 2014/15 update adding oversight of BC SPCA appeals.
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Procedural policy for appointing or designating agencies under the Natural Products Marketing Act
Explains when boards must seek BCMB (BCFIRB) approval to appoint or designate agencies, outlines board responsibilities, and details BCMB’s review and approval process.
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BCFIRB Supervisory Rules
Outlines the supervisory rules established by the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board (BCFIRB) under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act. These rules govern the procedures and quorum for supervisory matters, including the establishment and operation of supervisory panels.
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SAFETI: BCFIRB’s six higher-level principles – Definitions and guidance
Provides interpretive guidance for boards and commissions on applying BCFIRB’s six accountability principles: inclusive, transparent, fair, effective, strategic, and accountable.
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Report: BCFIRB 75th Anniversary Retrospective (1934–2009)
Looking back at 75 years of the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board: Historical review of regulated marketing in B.C. and the evolution of BCFIRB from its origins as the B.C. Marketing Board.
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Letter: Minister of Agriculture and Lands to BCFIRB Chair — Expectations regarding roles and responsibilities
The Minister of Agriculture and Lands outlines their expectations of the BCFIRB chair in supporting good governance in B.C.’s regulated marketing sectors.
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BC Farm Industry Review Board Appointee Remuneration Plan (Effective April 1, 2023)
Outlines roles, responsibilities, per diem ranges, and expense reimbursement rules for BCFIRB part-time appointees under Treasury Board Directive 1-24.