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 Chairman and up to five other directors may be appointed by the Governor in Council to hold office during pleasure after consultation by the Minister of Health with the Board; and

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