Resume of Orders in Council

Volume 30, Number 9

Proclamations
    •  Emergency Service Dispatchers Week - April 8 to 15, 2003
•  Hospice Palliative Care Month - May 2003
•  Licensed Practical Nurses Day - May 13, 2003
•  Prayer Week - May 1 to 7, 2003

Approved and Ordered March 14, 2003

ORDER IN COUNCIL 234
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Health
B.C. Reg. 267/59 - the Sterilization of Rags Regulation is repealed.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 235
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Health
B.C. Reg. 221/67 - the Summer Camps Regulation is repealed.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 236
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Health
B.C. Reg. 426/83 - the Frozen Food Locker Plant Regulation is repealed.
 

Approved and Ordered March 17, 2003

ORDER IN COUNCIL 237
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Judy Brachman is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Communications Director.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 238
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Shaf Hussain is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Communications Manager. His appointment made by OIC 534/2002 is rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 239
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Ian Indridson is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Writer. His appointment made by OIC 534/2002 is rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 240
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Tony Kant is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Writer.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 241
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Tara Wilson is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Media Relations Coordinator.
 

Approved and Ordered March 19, 2003

ORDER IN COUNCIL 242
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Mineral Tenure
B.C. Reg. 62/89 - the Recreation Area Regulation is amended as described by repealing described Schedules.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 243
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Mineral Tenure ; Park ; Mineral
OIC 2882/72, 2024/78, 2066/79, 1395/82, 1737/87 and 1129/89 are rescinded. Listed recreation areas and parks cancelled.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 244
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Effective March 19, 2003: Jo-Ann Clar be appointed to the position of Clerk 3 in the Office of the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 245
Statutory Authority: Public Service
The appointment of Tim Janzen in the office of the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection, made by OIC 708/2001 is rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 246
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Autumn Cousins is appointed Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister to the Premier. The appointment of Shelly O'Hara made by OIC 115/2003 is rescinded.
 

Approved and Ordered March 24, 2003

ORDER IN COUNCIL 247
Statutory Authority: Public Service
The appointment of Steve Weatherbe in the Public Affairs Bureau made by OIC 534/2002 is rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 248
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Steve Anderson is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Communications Director. The appointment of Steve Anderson made by OIC 534/2002 is rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 249
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Deborah Bowman is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Communications Director. The appointment of Deborah Bowman made by OIC 66/2003 is rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 250
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Brian Emigh is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Public Affairs Officer.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 251
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Tamara Little is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Communications Manager. The appointment of Tamara Little made by OIC 534/2002 is rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 252
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Marylou Wakefield is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Communications Manager. The appointment of Marylou Wakefield made by OIC 940/2002 is rescinded.
 

Approved and Ordered March 25, 2003

ORDER IN COUNCIL 253
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Utilities Commission
Terms of Reference in the matter of the ACT and in the matter of Recommendations Relating to a Heritage Contract for BC Hydro's Existing Generation Resources and to Stepped Rates and Transmission Access as described.
 

Approved and Ordered March 28, 2003

ORDER IN COUNCIL 254
Statutory Authority: Constitution
effective April 1, 2003
   (a)  each member of the Executive Council listed in the Appendix is charged with the administration of the enactments specified in that Appendix for that member, and
(b)  provisions in previous orders are rescinded insofar as these provisions charge another member of the Executive Council with responsibility for the administration of an enactment in a manner that conflicts with paragraph (a) of this order.
FINANCE
1  The Minister of Finance is charged with the administration of the following enactments, except insofar as another minister is charged with the administration of the enactment
Commercial Transport    ss. 2, 6, 7, 10; and ss. 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 14, insofar as those provisions relate to affairs of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Motor Vehicle      ss. 2 to 17, 17.1, 18 to 22, 24 (6) and (7), 26, 26.1, 27, 28, 28.1 to 28.3, 30 to 59, 60 (1) to (3), (7) and (8), 62 to 65, 67 to 72, 74, 77, 80, 81, 82.1, 83.2 to 88, 90, 91, 96, 97.1, 106 to 116, 118 (5), 172, 182.1, 184, 211.1, 218.1, 221 and 222; and ss. 1, 23, 24 (1) to (5), 25, 60 (4) to (6), 66, 75, 76, 78, 82, 83, 83.1, 95, 97, 183, 210, 211, 215, 220 and 238 (2) insofar as those provisions relate to affairs of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
2   The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General is charged with the administration of the following enactments, except insofar as another minister is charged with the administration of the enactment:
Commercial Transport    s. 13; and ss. 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 14, insofar as those provisions relate to affairs of Commercial Vehicle Safety Standards and Enforcement)
Motor Vehicle     ss. 29, 61, 73, 79, 89, 92 to 94.6, 98 to 105.95, 116.1, 117, 118 (1) to (4), 118.1 to 118.92, 118.94 to 118.992, 171, 205 to 207, 212, 212.1, 212.2, 216 to 219 and 223 to 238 (1), 239 to 248; and ss. 1, 23, 24 (1) to (5), 25, 60 (4) to (6), 66, 75, 76, 78, 82, 83, 90.1 to 90.4, 95, 97, 208, 210, 211, 213, 215, 220 and 238 (2) insofar as those provisions relate to affairs of Commercial Vehicle Safety Standards and Enforcement, and the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
Transport of Dangerous Goods    ss. 2 to 22, 24 and 25; and s. 1 insofar as it relates to affairs of Commercial Vehicle Safety Standards and Enforcement
TRANSPORTATION
3   The Minister of Transportation is charged with the administration of the following enactments, except insofar as another minister is charged with the administration of the enactment:
Commercial Transport    s. 3; and ss. 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11 and 12, insofar as those provisions relate to highway infrastructure and weigh scales
Motor Vehicle    ss. 119 to 170, 173 to 182, 185 to 204, 209 and 214; and ss. 1, 75, 76, 78, 83, 83.1, 183, 208, 210 and 213 insofar as those provisions relate to highway infrastructure and weigh scales
Transport of Dangerous Goods    s. 23; and s. 1 insofar as it relates to highway infrastructure and weigh scales

ORDER IN COUNCIL 255
Statutory Authority: Ferry Corporation
Doug Allen is appointed a director of the British Columbia Ferry Corporation to serve at pleasure.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 256
Statutory Authority: Public Service
The appointment of Debbie Diraddo in the office of the Minister of Advanced Education, made by OIC 623/2001 is rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 257
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Natasha Post is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Media Relations Officer.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 258
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Karen Williams is appointed to the Public Affairs Bureau as a Public Affairs Officer.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 259
Ministry Responsible: ADVANCED EDUCATION
Statutory Authority: University
Bruce Simard is appointed to the University of Northern British Columbia Senate for a term of three years.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 260
Ministry Responsible: ADVANCED EDUCATION
Statutory Authority: University Foundations
The following be appointed/reappointed to the University of Northern British Columbia Foundation for a three year term: Ron Fichtner, James Rustad.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 261
Ministry Responsible: AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FISHERIES
Statutory Authority: Agri-Food Choice and Quality
B.C. Reg. 200/93 - the Organic Agricultural Products Certification Regulation is amended by repealing and substituting section 5(2) and 8 as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 262
Ministry Responsible: AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FISHERIES
Statutory Authority: Natural Products Marketing (BC)
B.C. Reg. 167/94 - the British Columbia Milk Marketing Board Regulation is amended (a) in section 1 by repealing the definitions of "commercial export contract" and "commercial export milk" and (b) by repealing sections 7.1 and 7.2.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 263
Ministry Responsible: AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FISHERIES
Statutory Authority: Natural Products Marketing (BC)
B.C. Reg. 108/60 - the British Columbia Tree Fruit Marketing Scheme, 1960, is repealed.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 264
Ministry Responsible: AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FISHERIES
Statutory Authority: Natural Products Marketing (BC)
John A. Kaye is appointed a member of the British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Commission for a term expiring March 31, 2004.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 265
Ministry Responsible: AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FISHERIES
Statutory Authority: Natural Products Marketing (BC)
Tan Nhut Nguyen is appointed a member of the British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Commission for a term expiring March 31, 2004.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 266
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Human Rights Code
Effective March 31, 2003:
   a)   paragraph (b) of OIC 923/2000 is rescinded.
  b)   the remuneration payable to Heather M. MacNaughton as member and chair of the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal is to be $135,000 per year.
 
ORDER IN COUNCIL 267
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Youth Criminal Justice
Effective April 1, 2003:
  a)   section 2 of OIC 617/84 is repealed.
  b)   OIC 2162/86 is repealed.
  c)   for the purposes of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada), the Schedule is enacted.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 268
Ministry Responsible: COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Local Services
The Minister is directed to use for and on behalf of each local area in the Table, the amount of money listed in the Table next to the local area:

  

TABLE
Name of Local Area Amount
Atlin Local Area $3,000.00
Dease Lake Local Area $3,000.00
Two Mile Flat Local Area $9,131.50
Williams Lake Local Area $242,332.90

Total:      

 $257,464.40

ORDER IN COUNCIL 269
Ministry Responsible: AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FISHERIES
Statutory Authority: Natural Products Marketing (BC)
Marie McKercher is appointed a member and the chair of the British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Commission for a term expiring March 31, 2004.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 270
Ministry Responsible: PROVINCIAL REVENUE
Statutory Authority: Financial Administration
Remission of rural property taxes paid, and any penalties or interest paid on these amounts, respecting the following folios for the taxes and years indicated.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 271
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
Free Crown Grant to the Capital Regional District, as described for regional park purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 272
Ministry Responsible: COMPETITION, SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE
Statutory Authority: Community Financial Services
Effective April 1, 2003: Chris Nelson is appointed Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the BC Community Financial Services Corporation for a 2 year term.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 273
Ministry Responsible: COMPETITION, SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE
Statutory Authority: Community Financial Services
Effective April 1, 2003:the following are appointed as directors of the BC Community Financial Services Corporation for a 2 year term: Matthew Brown, Doug Callbeck, Barbara Charlie, Peter Fairchild, John Gray, Garry Jobin, Christine Little, Rick Manifold, Chris Nelson, Dale Sketchley, Jennifer Smith.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 274
Ministry Responsible: COMPETITION, SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE
Statutory Authority: Employee Investment
Effective April 1, 2003: B.C. Reg. 341/97 -- Employee Investment Regulation is amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 275
Ministry Responsible: COMPETITION, SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE
Statutory Authority: Employee Investment Amendment, 2003
Section 8 of the ACT is brought into force.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 276
Ministry Responsible: COMPETITION, SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE
Statutory Authority: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
Sections 27 to 30, 39, 60 and 61 of the ACT are brought into force.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 277
Ministry Responsible: COMPETITION, SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE
Statutory Authority: Small Business Venture Capital Amendment Act, 2003
The ACT is brought into force.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 278
Ministry Responsible: COMPETITION, SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE
Statutory Authority: Small Business Venture Capital
Effective April 1, 2003: B.C. Reg. 390/98 - the Small Business Venture Capital Regulation is amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 279
Ministry Responsible: COMPETITION, SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE
Statutory Authority: Tourism British Columbia
The following are appointed as Directors of Tourism British Columbia for a term beginning on April 1, 2003 and ending March 31, 2005: Peter Armstrong, Sue Morhun, Nikolas Worhaug, Frank Bourree, Kelley Glazer, Patrick Kelly, April Moi.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 280
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Economic Development Electricity Rate
OIC 1385/89 is rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 281
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Economic Development Electricity Rate
B.C. Reg. 287/89 - the Economic Development Electricity Rate regulation is repealed.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 282
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Financial Administration
Approval for the Minister of Energy and Mines to invest an amount not exceeding $50 million in the Columbia Basin Trust, in accordance with the agreement with the Columbia Basin Trust dated July 27, 1995.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 283
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Mines
Approval is given to the amendments prepared by the Health, Safety and Reclamation Committee dated February 24, 2003, to the Health Safety and Reclamation Code.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 284
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Petroleum and Natural Gas
Burlington and Encana Approval Order is made.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 285
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Corporation Capital Tax
Retroactive to September 1, 2002, section 5 of B.C. Reg. 199/2002 is amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 286
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Financial Information
The Community Services Interim Authorities Act is added to Schedule 1 of the Financial Information Act.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 287
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Financial Institutions
Effective April 1, 2003: B.C. Reg. 322/90 - the Inactive Deposit Regulation is amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 288
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Financial Institutions
B.C. Reg. 329/90 - the Insurance Licensing Regulation is amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 289
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Income Tax
B.C. Reg. 4/99 - the Film and Television Tax Credit Regulation is amended:
    a)   retroactive to April 1, 1998, as set out in section 1 of the Schedule
b)   retroactive to April 1, 2003, as set out in section 2 of the Schedule
c)   retroactive to June 1, 1998, as set out in section 3 of the Schedule
d)   retroactive to January 1, 2003, as set out in section 4 of the Schedule

ORDER IN COUNCIL 290
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Income Tax
Effective July 1, 2003, section 2(1)(b) of B.C. Reg. 231/98 - the Income Tax (BC Family Bonus) Regulation is amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 291
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Income Tax
Retroactive to October 1, 2002 the following regulation is made: Book Publishing Tax Credit Regulation.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 292
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Motor Fuel Tax ; Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2003
Retroactive to February 19, 1997, B.C. Reg. 414/85 - the Motor Fuel Tax Regulation is amended in section 24 and by adding section 24.1 Refund - IFTA licensee.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 293
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Motor Fuel Tax ; Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2003
Retroactive to February 19, 2003, B.C. Reg. 414/85 - the Motor Fuel Tax Regulation is amended by adding section 2.3 Exemption for marine gas oil.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 294
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Motor Fuel Tax ; Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2003
Retroactive to March 1, 2003, B.C. Reg. 414/85 - the Motor Fuel Tax Regulation is amended in section 24.1 in paragraph (a) by striking out "11 cents per litre" and substituting "14.5 cents per litre and b) in paragraph b) by striking out "11.5 cents per litre" and substituting "15 cents per litre".

ORDER IN COUNCIL 295
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle
    1.    Effective April 1, 2003, section 4 of B.C. Reg. 334/91 - Schedule to the Motor Vehicle Fees Regulation is amended as described.
2.    Effective September 1, 2003, section 4 is amended by adding the following paragraph: (c) Commercial Driver Medical Examination Processing Fee.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 296
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Property Transfer
BC Transportation Financing Authority, Property Transfer Tax Exemption No. 4, Regulation is made.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 297
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Unclaimed Property Amendment Act, 2003.
ACT comes into force on March 31, 2003.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 298
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Unclaimed Property
Effective April 1, 2003: the Designation of Unclaimed Property Regulation is made.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 299
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Unclaimed Property
Effective April 1, 2003: B.C. Reg. 463/99 - the Unclaimed Property Regulation is amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 300
Ministry Responsible: FORESTS
Statutory Authority: Forest
B.C. Reg. 353/87 - the Annual Rent Regulation is repealed and the Annual Rent Regulation is substituted.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 301
Ministry Responsible: FORESTS
Statutory Authority: Forest ; Range ; Forest Practices Code of British Columbia
Effective April 1, 2003:
    a)    B.C. Reg. 19/2000 - the Forest Regions and Districts Regulation is repealed and the Forest regions and Districts Regulation in Schedule 1 is substituted.
    b)    B.C. Reg. 107/98 - the Operational and Site Planning Regulation is amended as set out in Schedule 2
c)   B.C. Reg. 22/96 - the Timber Harvesting Contract and Subcontract Regulation is amended as set out in Schedule 3
d)   B.C. Reg. 325/98 - the Woodlot Licence Forest Management Regulation is amended as set out in Schedule 4
e)   B.C. Reg. 199/2000 - the Range Regulation is amended as set out in Schedule 5.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 302
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH PLANNING
Statutory Authority: Medical Practitioners
Amendments to the Rules of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia approved.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 303
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH PLANNING
Statutory Authority: Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling
Marina Ma is appointed to the Council of the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia for a term effective July 27, 2003 until July 26, 2005.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 304
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH PLANNING
Statutory Authority: Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling
The following are appointed to the Council of the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia for listed terms: Peter Rubin - for a term expiring October 20, 2005 Gurmeet Gill - for a one year term.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 305
Ministry Responsible: HUMAN RESOURCES
Statutory Authority: Employment and Assistance ; Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
Effective April 1, 2003: B.C. Reg. 263/2002 - the Employment and Assistance Regulation and B.C. Reg. 265/2002 - the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation, are amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 306
Ministry Responsible: HUMAN RESOURCES
Statutory Authority: Employment and Assistance ; Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
Effective April 1, 2003: B.C. Reg. 265/2002 - the Employment and Assistance Regulation and B.C. Reg. 265/2002 - the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation, are amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 307
Ministry Responsible: HUMAN RESOURCES
Statutory Authority: Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
Effective April 1, 2003: section 3(2)(i) of Schedule of B.C. Reg. 265/2002 - the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation, is amended by striking out "$300" and substituting "$400".

ORDER IN COUNCIL 308
Ministry Responsible: MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2003
The ACT is brought into force.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 309
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Commercial Transport
Effective April 1, 2003: B.C. Reg. 30/78 - the Commercial Transport Regulations is amended in section 7.07(1)(b) by striking out "or Insurance Corporation of British Columbia".

ORDER IN COUNCIL 310
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Corrections
    a)   the facility and areas described in Schedule H of OIC 718/2002 are discontinued as a correctional centre and
b)   the facility and areas known as the Basement and Sixth Floor South, 275 East Cordova Street, Vancouver BC, is designated as a correctional Centre.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 311
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Coroners
The following Coroners appointed:
      Johan (John) Veldman - Agassiz
      Patricia M. Hamilton - Chilliwack
      Kimberley D. Orobko - Chilliwack
      J. Terry Dixon - Kamloops
      Dr. Robert B. Smillie - Kamloops
      Brian Pothier - Pemberton
      Dave W. Sherstone - Nanaimo
      Lisa Purcell - Cobble Hill
      Tricia Moore - Port Hardy
      Willem (Wim) Van Herk - Port Alberni
      Sameul Nelles - Valemount
      Randy Kilba - Mackenzie
      Katherine Mckinley - Mackenize
      Kris Haugan - Fort Nelson
      Ann M. Smith - Williams Lake
      Jody R. Korbo - McBride
      Joy Sundin - Prince Rupert.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 312
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle
Effective April 1, 2003: B.C. Reg. 26/58 - the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations are amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 313
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle
Effective April 1, 2003: B.C. Reg. 372/92 - the Inspectors Authorization Regulation is amended in section 1 by striking out "Persons employed by the ministry" and substituting "Persons employed by the Ministry of Transportation or the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General".

ORDER IN COUNCIL 314
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle
Effective April 1, 2003: the Director's Records and Access to Records Regulation is made.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 315
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle
Effective April 1, 2003: the Show Cause Hearings and Reconsiderations Regulation is made.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 316
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2003
Effective April 1, 2003: the ACT is brought into force.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 317
Ministry Responsible: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND LABOUR
Statutory Authority: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Roberta Ellis is nominated for appointment as British Columbia's representative on the tripartite Council of Governors of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety for a 4 year term.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 318
Ministry Responsible: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND LABOUR
Statutory Authority: Employment Standards
B.C. Reg. 396/95 - the Employment Standards Regulation is amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 319
Ministry Responsible: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND LABOUR
Statutory Authority: Employment Standards
Effective April 1, 2003, for the purposes of section 119 of the ACT:
    a)    Newfoundland and Labrador is declared a reciprocating territory
b)   the Director of Labour Standards, under the Labour Standards Act of Newfoundland and Labrador is designated as the statutory authority.
 
ORDER IN COUNCIL 320
Ministry Responsible: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND LABOUR
Statutory Authority: Workers Compensation
Effective April 1, 2003: OIC 789/97 is amended
    a)   by striking out "Deputy Minister, Ministry for Children and Families" and substituting "provincial director under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada) and
b)   by striking out "that Deputy Minister" and substituting "the provincial director".

ORDER IN COUNCIL 321
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Assessment Authority
B.C. Reg. 497/77 - the Assessment Authority Act Regulations be amended by repealing sections 1.5 and 3.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 322
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Assessment Authority
B.C. Reg. 163/79 - the Fee for Information Regulation is repealed.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 323
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
OIC 735/2002 is amended by striking out "hundred".

ORDER IN COUNCIL 324
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
Free Crown Grant (FCG) to School District No. 27 as described limited for the specific purpose of a school site.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 325
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to School District No. 28 as described limited for the specific purpose of a school site.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 326
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to School District No. 85 as described restrictive to prohibit disturbance of any archaeologically significant feature anywhere on the property and for school and teacherage purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 327
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to School District No. 69 as described for the specific public purpose of a school site.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 328
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to Cariboo Regional District as described for the specific purpose of a sewage treatment lagoon.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 329
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to Cariboo Regional District as described for the specific purpose of a waste disposal site.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 330
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to Central Coast Regional District as described for the specific purpose of a community waste reservoir.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 331
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the City of Prince Rupert as described for the specific purpose of a municipal land fill and reclamation site.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 332
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the City of Quesnel as described for the specific purpose of a waste disposal site.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 333
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG of Columbia View Park to the City of Revelstoke as described for park purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 334
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Corporation of the District of Central Saanich to be used for non-profit historical artifacts museum, demonstration of farming methods, caretakers residence and municipal park purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 335
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for community golf course and public recreation purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 336
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Corporation of the City of Rossland for museum purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 337
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the District of Lake Country for community policing office and parking lot purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 338
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the District of Port Hardy for specific public purpose of a site for a municipal firehall.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 339
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the District of Squamish for cemetery purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 340
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Ocean Falls Improvement District for church/heritage park and for a courthouse purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 341
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Northern Rockies Regional District for cemetery purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 342
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Northern Rockies Regional District for water reservoir and associated uses purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 343
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Regional District of Central Okanagan for firehall purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 344
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona for regional park purposes on Hornby Island..

ORDER IN COUNCIL 345
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Regional District of East Kootenay for a regional landfill puposes

ORDER IN COUNCIL 346
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Regional District of East Kootenay for crown lands at Edgewater to accomodate a public memorial (war cenotaph) purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 347
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District for a public works yard and office.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 348
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Town of Ladysmith for chlorination plant purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 349
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Town of Port McNeill for municipal airport purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 350
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
FCG to the Village of New Denver for community youth centre purposes.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 351
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land Title
The plan of subdivision as described be exempted from the application of section 108(2) of the ACT.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 352
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land Title
B.C. Reg. 334/79 - the Land Title Act Regulation is amended in Schedule A by repealing and replacing Form 9 - Statement by Surveyor.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 353
Ministry Responsible: TRANSPORTATION
Statutory Authority: Build BC
BC Transportation Financing Authority is authorized to purchase, for a sum not exceeding $17.2 million, the Bombardier Centre for Advanced Transit Systems.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 354
Ministry Responsible: TRANSPORTATION
Statutory Authority: Build BC ; Budget Measures Implementation
Retroactive to March 1, 2003: section 1 of B.C. Reg. 272/93 - the BC Transportation Financing Authority Motor Fuel Tax Regulation is amended by striking out "3.25 cents per litre" and substituting "6.75 cents per litre".

ORDER IN COUNCIL 355
Ministry Responsible: TRANSPORTATION
Statutory Authority: Coastal Ferry
Effective April 1, 2003: For the purposes of Division 2 of Part 3 of the ACT:
    a)   the properties described in Schedule A are designated as ferry terminal properties
b)   the properties described in Schedule B are designated as highway properties
c)   the properties described in Schedule C are designated as surplus highway properties

ORDER IN COUNCIL 356
Ministry Responsible: TRANSPORTATION
Statutory Authority: Coastal Ferry
The Minister of Transportation to enter into an agreement with British Columbia Ferry Corporation in the form of a draft agreement dated as of the 1st day of April, 2003, a copy of which is on file with the Policy Branch of the Ministry of Transportation.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 357
Ministry Responsible: TRANSPORTATION
Statutory Authority: Ferry Corporation
Approval for the disposition to the BC Transportation Financing Authority of the right, title and interest of the British Columbia Ferry Corporation in and to the M.V. Queen of Oak Bay under a bareboat charter agreement dated the 11th day of December, 1986 and in and to the M.V. Queen of Surrey under a bareboat charter agreement dated the 20th day of December, 1985.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 358
Ministry Responsible: WATER, LAND AND AIR PROTECTION
Statutory Authority: Park (Regional)
Described land owned by the Greater Vancouver Regional District and known as "Tynehead Regional Park" is declared surplus to park needs.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 359
Ministry Responsible: ADVANCED EDUCATION
Statutory Authority: Technical University of British Columbia
Effective March 31, 2003: the Technical University of British Columbia Act, S.B.C. 1997, c. 54 is repealed.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 360
Statutory Authority: Public Service
    a)   the appointment of Gillian Wallace as Deputy Attorney General is rescinded effective April 2, 2003
b)   Robert Lapper is appointed Acting Deputy Attorney General effective April 2, 2003 for a term ending April 17, 2003
c)   Allan Seckel is appointed Deputy Attorney General, effective April 17, 2003.
 

Approved and Ordered March 31, 2003

ORDER IN COUNCIL 361
Ministry Responsible: COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Museum
Effective April 1, 2003: the Museum Act, S.B.C. 2003, is brought into force.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 362
Ministry Responsible: COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Museum
The government employees named in schedule are to be transferred to the Royal British Columbia Museum with April 1, 2003 as the transfer date.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 363
Ministry Responsible: COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Museum
Effective April 1, 2003: the following are appointed as directors of the Royal British Columbia Museum for a 3 year term: John Walton, David Mulroney, David Stowe, Barbara Rae, David MacMillan, Neil Sterritt.
 

Ministerial Orders

MINISTERIAL ORDER 185
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH PLANNING
Statutory Authority: Health Professions
Elizabeth Gilbert be appointed to the Board of the College of Midwives of British Columbia for a term expiring June 20, 2004.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 186
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH PLANNING
Statutory Authority: Medical Practitioners
Christine Evans and Greg Stevens are appointed to the Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons each for a term expiring June 30, 2004.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 187
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing
Disposition in fee simple as described to the City of Kelowna under the terms and conditions of the Crown Grant Offer executed by David Shipclark on March 28, 2002 and accepted by the Province on April 4, 2002. File No. 3409766

MINISTERIAL ORDER 188
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission)
The following are appointed to the Health Care and Care Facility Review Board for a one year term: David Gilbert - Chair, Joan Bubbs - Deputy Chair , Dulcie McCallum, Allan Tuokko, Dr. Jeanette Smith, Dr. Peter Chan, Dr. Lance Patrick, Bobbi Noble, Rick Watson.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 189
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Assessment
Rescind the appointment of Gary Allen Peterson from the Property Assessment Review Panel and appoint Terrence Delmore Dahlen to the 2003 Property Assessment Review Panel until March 31, 2003.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 190
Ministry Responsible: WATER, LAND AND AIR PROTECTION
Statutory Authority: Wildlife
The regional manager to restrict the issue of angling guide licences or endorsements for the following water bodies to persons who, on the date of this order, hold an angling guide licence or endorsement for that stream, lake or area: Kootenay River upstream of the confluence of the White and Kootenay Rivers, excluding its tributaries; White River and its tributaries; Elk River and its tributaries; Wigwam River and its tributaries; Bull River and tributaries; St Mary River and its tributaries; Skookumchuck River and its tributaries.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 191
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Utilities Commission
B.C. Reg. 426/90 - the Energy Removal Certificate Application Regulation is repealed.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 192
Ministry Responsible: PROVINCIAL REVENUE
Statutory Authority: Taxation (Rural Area)
The 2003 Property Tax Notice is prescribed for the purpose of section 21(2) of the ACT.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 193
Ministry Responsible: COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Local Government
Roger Cayford appointed a member of the Board of Variance for the Town of Qualicum Beach for a three year term.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 194
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Residential Tenancy
Thomas R. Kalpatoo be reappointed as a Vice-Chair of the Manufactured Home Park Dispute Resolution Committee for a term to expire September 30, 2003.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 195
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Residential Tenancy
Arnold S. Wise be reappointed as a Vice-Chair of the Manufactured Home Park Dispute Resolution Committee for a term to expire September 30, 2003.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 196
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Residential Tenancy
Kathy Brereton be reappointed as Chair of the Manufactured Home Park Dispute Resolution Committee for a term to expire September 30, 2003.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 197
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Residential Tenancy
Cathay Gibson be reappointed as a Vice-Chair of the Manufactured Home Park Dispute Resolution Committee for a term to expire September 30, 2003.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 198
Ministry Responsible: PROVINCIAL REVENUE
Statutory Authority: Land Tax Deferment
Interest Rate Regulation made for the six month period beginning April 1, 2003, 2.50 percent per annum.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 199
Ministry Responsible:
Statutory Authority: Skagit Environmental Enhancement
Susan Anderson-Behn and Betsy Terpsma be reappointed Alternate Commissioner of Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission for a four year term.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 200
Ministry Responsible:
Statutory Authority: Skagit Environmental Enhancement
Ken Farquharson be appointed Alternate Commissioner of Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission for a four year term.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 201
Ministry Responsible:
Statutory Authority: Skagit Environmental Enhancement
Peter Caverhill be appointed a Commissioner of Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission for a four year term.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 202
Ministry Responsible: TRANSPORTATION
Statutory Authority: Railway
Certificate No. 6464 approved.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 203
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Petroleum and Natural Gas
B.C. Reg. 112/89 - the Prescribed Forms Regulation is repealed.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 204
Ministry Responsible: PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle
Effective April 1, 2003: B.C. Reg. 5/97 - the Weld Repair of Aluminum Alloy Wheels Regulation is amended in section 13(1) by striking out "the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia" and substituting "the director".

MINISTERIAL ORDER 205
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Petroleum and Natural Gas
The minister to withdraw from disposition under section 71 of the Act the Crown Reserves of petroleum and natural gas in the 25550 Lower Banff - Exshaw - Upper Kotcho Zone defined in the interval 2514M to 2701M measured depth on run number one of the Compensated Neutron Lithodensity Log of the well WA 13454 AEC Maxhamish c-46-H/94-0-11 within the geographic described area.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 206
Ministry Responsible: MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Effective April 1, 2003:, Schedule 2 of the ACT is amended by adding the following: Public Body: Office of the British Columbia Ferries Commissioner Head: Commissioner

MINISTERIAL ORDER 207
Ministry Responsible: MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Effective April 1, 2003:, Schedule 2 of the ACT is amended by adding the following: Public Body: The British Columbia Unclaimed Property Society Head: President

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