The WSCC Governance council has a total of seven Directors. The NWT Minister responsible, in consultation with the Nunavut minister, appoints the Directors.
The Directors perform specific roles. One Director serves as Chairperson, with two Directors assigned to represent each of the following areas:
- Public Interest
- Workers
- Employers
The WSCC President reports to the Governance Council on WSCC operations, programs, and budgets.
Our Governance Council includes:
Bill Aho
Chairperson
Bill Aho of Yellowknife was appointed as Chairperson of the Governance Council on May 14, 2009 for a one-year term. Mr. Aho was reappointed for a three-year term on April 1, 2010. Mr. Aho served as an employer representative since 2004. During this time, he held positions as Vice-Chairperson of the Council and Vice-Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
John Vander Velde
Director, Worker Representative
John Vander Velde of Iqaluit was appointed to the Governance Council as a Worker Representative effective September 1, 2008, for a three-year term. He was reappointed for an additional three-year term on September 9, 2011. Mr. Vander Velde is the Vice Chairperson of the Governance Council.
Karin McDonald
Director, Employer Representative
Karin McDonald of Inuvik was appointed to the Governance Council as an Employer Representative on October 15, 2004, for a three-year term. In October 2007, Ms. McDonald was reappointed for a two-year term and again for a one-year term on October 15, 2009. She was reappointed for an additional three-year term on October 15, 2010.
Fred Koe
Director, Public Interest Representative
Fred Koe of Yellowknife was appointed to the Governance Council as a Public Interest Representative on February 1, 2007, for a three-year term. Mr. Koe was reappointed on February 1, 2010, for a three-year term. Mr. Koe is the Chair of the Audit Committee.
Doug Witty
Director, Employer Representative
Doug Witty of Yellowknife was appointed to the Governance Council as an Employer Representative on September 1, 2009, for a three-year term. Mr. Witty is the Vice Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
Christopher Callahan
Director, Public Interest Representative
Chris Callahan of Iqaluit was appointed to the Governance Council as a Public Interest Representative on March 1, 2011, for a three-year term.
David Ritchie
Director, Worker Representative
David Ritchie of Yellowknife was appointed to the Governance Council as a Worker Representative on June 11, 2011, for a three-year term.
Governance Council Meeting Minutes