Industry: Cranberry
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Commodity boards and partisan activities
BCFIRB outlines guidance for marketing boards and commissions regarding partisan activities and political donations during provincial elections. BCFIRB clarifies that using producer levies for political donations is not appropriate and advises members to engage in political activities in their personal capacities.
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Notification: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — Quorum and Conflict of Interest Information Inclusion
BCFIRB notifies the BCCMC of its omission from a previous communication regarding quorum and conflict of interest. The document includes specific details on determining quorum for the commission and invites comments on the topic.
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Letter: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Quorum and conflict of interest
BCFIRB clarifies quorum requirements for regulated marketing boards and commissions. It emphasizes that quorum must be maintained for decision-making and outlines procedures for handling vacancies and ensuring governance continuity.
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Request: BCFIRB to MIRC — Updates on Mandatory Avian Influenza Insurance Review
BCFIRB requests regular updates from the Mandatory Insurance Review Committee (MIRC) on the progress of the Mandatory Avian Influenza Insurance Review. The updated work plan, delayed due to the CFIA’s review of its compensation formula, now expects completion in early 2017.
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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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Response: BCFIRB to Council of Marketing Boards — Clarification on handling FOI requests for board and commission documents
BCFIRB outlines its statutory rights and responsibilities regarding the management and disclosure of information from commodity boards, particularly in the context of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. BCFIRB emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability while addressing the sensitivity of certain documents.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Administrative penalties under NPMA
BCFIRB outlines the need for a collaborative effort with boards, commissions and the Ministry of Agriculture to develop administrative penalty policies under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act. BCFIRB requests feedback and participation in a working group to establish these policies, which require BCFIRB approval before implementation.
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Principles-based regulation — Ten point summary
Attachment to a letter to board and commission chairs regarding the February 2016 workshop, explaining the UK Financial Services Authority’s approach to principles-based regulation.
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Letter: BCFIRB to regulated marketing board and commissions — Annual reports, auditor appointment requirements reminder and legislative update
BCFIRB reminds regulated marketing boards and commissions of key governance and reporting requirements, including demonstrating principles-based regulation and the required qualifications for auditors.