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Responsibilities

The CRB has numerous responsibilities that arise out of the the Interim Measures Extension Agreement: A Bridge to Treaty March 2008 (IMEA).

  • Provide advice to the Parties on planning processes and strategic initiatives affecting resource management and land use planning.
  • Participate in the development of a regional economic development strategy.
  • Review plans related to the alienation, conservation and protection of land, water or marine resources.
  • Monitor the activities of the Clayoquot Sound Planning Process.
  • Initiate new work where necessary.
  • Monitor the fiduciary obligations of the Crown.
  • Hear public concerns on resource management and land use planning, and make recommendations to the Parties.
  • Carry out planning tasks or projects as directed by the Parties.
  • Develop an annual operational plan for review and approval by the Parties.

Interum Measures Agreement

Review Role

One of the Board's responsibilities is to review and make recommendations on resource and land use plans. When reviewing referrals, the Board, at the recommendation of either Party, will seek public input and consult with local communities.

The Board receives plans directly from BC agencies or ministries with the responsibility for the referred tenure or plans. The Board has 30 days to recommend acceptance, modifications to, or rejection of any plan referred to it. The findings and recommendations of the Board will be redirected back to the originating ministry or agency within the 30-day period. All decisions or recommendations of the Board are reached through consensus.

In order to help fulfill its review role, the Parties agree to provide the best available information to the Board. When agencies and ministries are able to provide the Board with the appropriate information to help it make informed decisions, the CRB has been able to forward its recommendations within 11 to 17 days.

If the Board's recommendations are not implemented to its satisfaction within 30 days, the Board shall report to the Parties and either Party may refer the matter to Provincial Cabinet. If Cabinet does not accept the Board's recommendation, the Central Region Resource Council, comprised of the Central Region Hereditary Chiefs and Ministers of British Columbia, shall meet to consider solutions and one of the Parties refers the matter to the Council. To date, the Board has not referred any of its recommendations to the Parties or to Cabinet.

Click here for a List of plans reviewed by the CRB.

 

The Central Region Board Administration

Peter Ayres
Director of the Sectretariat
P.O. Box 790, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

Telephone 250-726-2446     Cell: 250-918-8800     FAX: 250-726-2488

e-mail address -  crb@ukeecable.net
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