Regulation - LGIC
Proposed amendment to R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 400 - By-Laws for Local Boards under the Farm Products Marketing Act
Regulation Number(s):
R.R.O 1990, Reg. 400
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 418
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 418
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Ontario Farm Products Marketing Act
Summary of Decision:
On October 21, 2015 the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) amended R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 400: By-Laws for Local Boards, made under the Farm Products Marketing Act (FPMA), to revoke the specific quorum requirement for board meetings of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG). The OGVG's quorum requirement is now the same as all other local boards established under the FPMA.
The amendments to Regulation 400 became effective on November 13, 2015.
The amendments to Regulation 400 became effective on November 13, 2015.
Further Information:
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 400: BY-LAWS FOR LOCAL BOARDS
Proposal Number:
15-MAFRA004
Posting Date:
May 26, 2015
Summary of Proposal:
There are two districts established in Regulation 418 (Greenhouse Vegetables - Plan) that require five producers to be elected or appointed from each district to create a total of ten voting members.
In addition, the Chair of the OGVG is appointed annually by the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission. This position does not have a vote.
Regulation 400 outlines a number of general requirements for all marketing boards established under the FPMA. The Commission is proposing to amend section 6 (b), which sets the quorum for board meetings for the OGVG, to reduce the quorum requirement from from seven voting members to six.
In addition, the Chair of the OGVG is appointed annually by the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission. This position does not have a vote.
Regulation 400 outlines a number of general requirements for all marketing boards established under the FPMA. The Commission is proposing to amend section 6 (b), which sets the quorum for board meetings for the OGVG, to reduce the quorum requirement from from seven voting members to six.
Contact Address:
Name: Marilyn Sewell
Title: Marketing Analyst
Branch: Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission
Address: 1 Stone Road West, 5th Floor SW Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2
Email: marilyn.sewell@ontario.ca
Phone: 519-826-3397
Fax: 519-826-3400
Title: Marketing Analyst
Branch: Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission
Address: 1 Stone Road West, 5th Floor SW Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2
Email: marilyn.sewell@ontario.ca
Phone: 519-826-3397
Fax: 519-826-3400
Effective Date:
November 13, 2015
Decision:
Approved