Resume of Orders in Council

Volume 31, Number 24

Proclamations
     •  African Children's Week -- September 19-25, 2004
•  Autism Awareness Month -- October, 2004
  •  Breastfeeding Month -- October, 2004
  •  Community Living Month -- October, 2004
  •  Foster Family Month -- October, 2004
  •  World Teachers' Day -- October 5, 2004
  •  October 31 National UNICEF Day -- 2004
  •  Psychosis and Schizophrenia Day -- September 29, 2004
  •  Ovarian Cancer Month -- September, 2004

Approved and Ordered August 20, 2004

ORDER IN COUNCIL 869
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Provincial Court
Kenneth M. Yamamoto appointed a Judicial Justice of the Peace.

Approved and Ordered September 1, 2004

ORDER IN COUNCIL 870
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Tara Shirley appointed Acting Executive Reception and Greetings Coordinator, Office of the Premier. The appointment of Jeffrey Reynolds rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 871
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Pavan Nirwan appointed Executive Assistant to the Minister of Transportation.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 872
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Nancy Hintz appointed Acting Executive Assistant to the Minister of State for Women's and Seniors' Services.

Approved and Ordered September 3, 2004

ORDER IN COUNCIL 873
Statutory Authority: Public Service
The appointment of Marshall Smith as Ministerial Assistant to the Minister of State for Immigration and Multicutural Services is rescinded.

Approved and Ordered September 9, 2004

ORDER IN COUNCIL 874
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Philip Goodman appointed an Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Children and Family Development, effective October 1, 2004.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 875
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Lenora Angel appointed an Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Children and Family Development, effective September 13, 2004.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 876
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Annette Wall appointed an Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Skills Development and Labour. Her appointment made by OIC 1/2000 is rescinded.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 877
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Forrest Parlee appointed Executive Assistant to the Minister of Children and Family Development.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 878
Statutory Authority: Coastal Ferry
Effective September 30, 2004, Alan Eastwood appointed as British Columbia Ferries Deputy Commissioner for a term ending September 30, 2010.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 879
Ministry Responsible: ADVANCED EDUCATION
Statutory Authority: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment, 2004
Section 33 of the Act brought into force (Trinity Western University Act).

ORDER IN COUNCIL 880
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Offence
Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulations, BC Reg. 89/97, is amended as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 881
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Patients Property
Mark and Matthew Woolstencroft appointed Co-Committees of the Estate in British Columbia of Robert Woolstencroft.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 882
Ministry Responsible: COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services Amendment, 2004
Sections 4, 15, 16 and 21 of th Act are brought into force (Local Government Act, Community Charter and Vancouver Charter).

ORDER IN COUNCIL 883
Ministry Responsible: ENERGY AND MINES
Statutory Authority: Hydro and Power Authority
Amending the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority Pension Plan, as described.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 884
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Business Corporation
Keon J. Kwan appointed to the Auditor Certification Board for a 2 year term, effective November 1, 2004.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 885
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Business Number
Section 16 of the Act is brought into force, and the Business Number Regulation, B.C. Reg. 388/2003, is amended in sections 3(1) and 4(a) by striking out "Company Act" and substituting "Business Corporations Act".

ORDER IN COUNCIL 886
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: International Financial Activity
International Financial Business Regulation, BC Reg. 439/1988, repealed.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 887
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Real Estate Services
The following provisions of the Act are brought into force:

   (a)  the definitions of "compensation fund corporation" and "special compensation fund" in section 1, and
  (b) sections 109 to 115 and 135.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 888
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Society
The following designations as signing officer are rescinded: Barb Morrison, Scotty Dunning, and Valerie Proctor.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 889
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Food Safety
Section 2 (3) of the Meat Inspection Regulation, BC Reg. 349/2004, is repealed and the following substituted:
(3)Subsection (2) ceases to have effect and is repealed on September 1, 2006.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 890
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Health
The Pool Exemption Regulation, B.C. Reg. 256/98, is amended by adding the following section:
Water Ramp Training Centre

   4.2   The swimming facility in Whistler known as "H2Air Water Ramp" is exempt from the pool regulation.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 891
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Health
Dr. Reka Gustafson appointed a Medical Health Officer for the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 892
Ministry Responsible: FORESTS
Statutory Authority: Forest
A maximum annual volume of 100,000 m3 of dead and dry timber, grades 3 and 5 as defined by the schedule of interior timber grades, originating from within the boundaries of the areas designated by the Ministry of Forests as the Northern Interior Forest Region be granted exemption from section 127 of the Forest Act in order to prevent waste and improve the utilization of the timber cut from the region, subject to described conditions.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 893
Ministry Responsible: PROVINCIAL REVENUE
Statutory Authority: Financial Administration
Remission of interest payable by Alireza Ghodsipour and Sohelia Ougi under the Property Transfer Tax Act.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 894
Ministry Responsible: PROVINCIAL REVENUE
Statutory Authority: Financial Administration
Remission of interest payable by Centre Stage Holdings Ltd. under the Property Transfer Tax Act.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 895
Ministry Responsible: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND LABOUR
Statutory Authority: Workers' Compensation
Shirley Parks appointed a full-time Workers' Advisor.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 896
Ministry Responsible: TRANSPORTATION
Statutory Authority: Land
Administration and control of described lands transferred to Canada for the use and benefit of the Adams Lake Band.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 897
Ministry Responsible: TRANSPORTATION
Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle
Section 1 of the Inspectors Authorization Regulation, BC Reg. 372/1992, is amended by adding the following paragraph:

 (c.1) the Passenger Transportation Act and regulations.

ORDER IN COUNCIL 898
Ministry Responsible: TRANSPORTATION
Statutory Authority: Passenger Transportation
Section 1 (1) of the Passenger Transportation Regulation, B.C. Reg. 266/2004, is amended by repealing the definition of "connector bus" and substituting the following:
"connector bus" means a commercial passenger vehicle when it is operated exclusively between one fixed terminating point (the "base") and another fixed terminating point (the "facility") that is a port, as that word is defined in section 5 of the Canada Marine Act, an airport or a terminal operated by a ferry operator, as that term is defined in the Coastal Ferry Act, if
(a) in travelling from the base to the facility, all passengers picked up at or after the base are dropped off only at the facility,
(b) in travelling from the facility to the base, the commercial passenger vehicle carries as passengers only those passengers who were picked up at the facility and drops off those passengers at or before the base, and
(c) the licensee operating the commercial passenger vehicle has written authorization from the operator of the facility to pick up passengers at that facility.

Ministerial Orders

MINISTERIAL ORDER 305
Ministry Responsible: HUMAN RESOURCES
Statutory Authority: Employment and Assistance
Following persons appointed to the Employment and Assistance Tribunal effective September 1, 2004 for a term expiring September 1, 2006:
Jane Agg, Sandra Gail Bernacki, Denene Margaret Broza, David A. Coulson, Frank Donahue, Stewart Enderton, Robert Douglas Forbes, Larry Grist, Richard W. Grounds, William James Heflin, John L. Henry, Bev Hibberson, Mary Katherine MacFadyen, Pamela Judge McKenzie, Grace Mills-Hodgins, Terry Napora, Lawrence Plenert, Catherine Ronel Salwach, Michael Schuster, Trevor Winston Thompsett, Thomas Howard Thompson, Tyleen Underwood, Corey Van't Haaff, Cynthia Jane Wilker.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 306
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Food Safety

 1.  The following persons are appointed as inspectors under the Food Safety Act:
  (a) all Public Health Inspectors employed by regional health boards designated under the Health Authorities Act.
  (b) all persons employed within the Meat Hygiene Program of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as:
    (i)  Regional Veterinary Program Specialists
    (ii)  Regional Meat Product Program Specialists
    (iii)  Regional Veterinary Officers
    (iv)  Veterinarians in Charge, and
    (v)  Meat Hygiene Inspectors.
 2.  Persons appointed under section 1(b) are limited to exercising powers under the Act necessary for enforcing
  (a) the provisions of the Act with respect to meat that is or is likely to be contaminated or otherwise unfit for human consumption, and
  (b) the Meat Inspection Regulation, B.C. Reg. 349/2004.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 307
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Food Safety
Larry Copeland, Director of Food Protection Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control, is delegated authority, with respect to slaughter establishments and meat processing establishments as defined in section 1 and designated under section 4 of the Meat Inspection Regulation, to

  1. issue licenses under section 5(1) of the Food Safety Act,
  2. amend, add or impose terms, restrictions or conditions, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew licenses under section 5(4) of the Food Safety Act, and
  3. take summary license action under section 6 of the Food Safety Act.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 308
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Health Professions
Annie McKitrick and Rosario Passos are appointed to the Board of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC each for a term of one year.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 309
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing
Flowage Rights of Way to be Issued to British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority:

  (a) the Flowage Rights of Way may be issued under the Land Act without the need for applications under that Act; and
  (b) the Flowage Rights of Way may be granted without the payment of fees which would otherwise be required under the Land Act Fees Regulation. All documents associated with the Flowage Rights of Way may be executed on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of British Columbia by Land and Water British Columbia Inc. in accordance with the Delegation Agreement dated March 31, 2003.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 310
Ministry Responsible: ADVANCED EDUCATION
Statutory Authority: College and Institute
Vancouver Community College may grant the applied baccalaureate degree of Bachelor of Hospitality Management.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 311
Ministry Responsible: COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Safety Standards
Deborah Lovett appointed a vice chair of the Safety Standards Appeal Board from September 15, 2004 to September 14, 2008.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 312
Ministry Responsible: COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Safety Standards
Abigail Fulton appointed a vice chair of the Safety Standards Appeal Board from September 15, 2004 to September 14, 2007.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 313
Ministry Responsible: COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Native Economic Development Advisory Board
Paulette Flamond appointed a member of the Native Economic Development Advisory Board for a 2 year term.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 314
Ministry Responsible: COMMUNITY, ABORIGINAL AND WOMEN'S SERVICES
Statutory Authority: Native Economic Development Advisory Board
Mary-Ann Poirier appointed a member of the Native Economic Development Advisory Board for a 2 year term.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 315
Ministry Responsible: EDUCATION AND DEPUTY PREMIER
Statutory Authority: Teaching Profession
Dr. Ron Goddard, Kelowna, appointed a member of the Council of Teachers, effective September 15, 2004.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 316
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing
The Minister of Sustainable Resource Management orders the disposition in fee simple the Crown filled foreshore described as District Lot 2338, Rupert District, on the condition that it be consolidated with Section 25, Rupert District, except Parcel A (00722411) thereof parts in Plans 23094 and 46001,

MINISTERIAL ORDER 317
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
The Minister of Sustainable Resource Management orders the Transfer of Administration of Lot 1, Ranges 6 & 7, Section 20, Quamichan District Plan VIP65722, to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection, for environmental protection purposes, for a term of 60 years,

MINISTERIAL ORDER 318
Ministry Responsible: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Statutory Authority: Land
The Minister of Sustainable Resource Management orders that the administration of District Lot 6034, 6667, and 7318, Kootenay District be transferred from the Minister of Sustainable Resource Management to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection for the Purpose of Wildlife Management for a term of 30 years from the date of this order.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 319
Ministry Responsible: EDUCATION AND DEPUTY PREMIER
Statutory Authority: Independent School
Educational Standards Order amended, as described.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 320
Ministry Responsible: EDUCATION AND DEPUTY PREMIER
Statutory Authority: School
Repeal M 389/2000 - the British Columbia Adult Graduation Requirements Order, and make a new British Columbia Adult Graduation requirements Order as described.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 321
Ministry Responsible: EDUCATION AND DEPUTY PREMIER
Statutory Authority: School
Amending the Distance Education Order, the General Educational Development Testing Service Fees Order, the Provincial Fees Order, the Provincial Letter Grades Order, the School Board Fees Order, and the Student Progress Report Order, as described.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 322
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE
Statutory Authority: Public Sector Pension Plans
Bob Elton be appointed as a director of the Investment Management Board of the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation for a three year term commencing January 1, 2005.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 323
Ministry Responsible: WATER, LAND AND AIR PROTECTION
Statutory Authority: Environmental Management
Schedule 6 to the Contaminated Sites Regulation, B.C. Reg. 375/96, is amended by striking out "40 000" from Column II opposite "calcium" in Column I.

MINISTERIAL ORDER 324
Ministry Responsible: EDUCATION AND DEPUTY PREMIER
Statutory Authority: School
Amending the Student Credentials Order, as described.

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