Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Act

Marginal note:Appointment to the Board

8 Except for the first directors appointed pursuant to section 7, vacant positions on the Board shall be filled as follows:

• (a) the Chairperson and up to four other directors may be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Health, after that Minister has consulted with the Board, to hold office during pleasure; and

• (b) up to eight directors may be appointed by the Board, to hold office during pleasure, after consultations with the governments of the provinces and with any individuals and organizations representative of the business community and labour, professional and voluntary organizations having a particular interest in alcohol and drug abuse that the Board considers appropriate.