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Provincial Council

The Institute's Provincial Council is responsible for the strategic and professional direction of the Institute, within guidelines of The Agrologists Act, 1994 and the Administrative & Regulatory Bylaws. It establishes priorities, has oversight of the Institute’s activities and oversees the budget. It is focused on strategic issues and provides guidance to the President, President-Elect and senior management.

Provincial Council

	President Dwayne Summach, PAg SK Ministry of Agriculture P: 306-463-5445 Email			President-Elect Dale Smart, PAg Smart Farms P: 306-435-7589 Email
	Public Rep Miles Anderson Rancher P: 306-266-4425 Email			Farming Rep Timothy Nerbas, PAg NRG Farms P: 306-893-7488 Emai l
	Public Rep Jean Harrington P: 306-860-7790 Email			Northeast Branch Councillor Jessica Pratchler, PAg Northeast Agriculture Research Foundation P: 306-231-4797 Email
	Technical Agrologist Rep Amy Grindheim, TechAg Blair's Family of Companies P: 306-561-7322 Email			Regina Branch Councillor Robyn Morley, PAg MNP LLP P: 306-361-6961 Email
	Northwest Branch Councillor Taylor Wallace, PAg Viekle Agro P: 306-398-7715 Email			Southwest Branch Councillor Jaime Cobler, TechAg Deeproots Environmental Ltd. P: 306-741-8340 Email
	Saskatoon Branch Councillor Matthew Braun, PAg Nature Conservancy of Canada 306-209-9954 Email			Rep, College of AgBio, U of S Bob Tyler, PAg College of Agriculture & Bioresources P: 306-260-7385 Email
	Yorkton Branch Councillor David McKerchar, PAg Parrish & Heimbecker P: 306-250-7472 Email

Past Executives

Council Structure
The Council shall consist of the following elected members:

President (not elected)
President-Elect
Branch Councillors - One Councillor from each of the six branches
Farming Representative - One Councillor who is actively engaged in farming
Technical Agrologist (TechAg) Representative - One Councillor who is an TechAg

The Council shall consist of the following appointed members:

Public Appointee - A person appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who has voting privileges.
Dean of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources (or the individual appointed by the Dean) at the University of Saskatchewan or a representative is a full voting member of council.

Commitment of Councillors

The Provincial Council, its committees and working groups meet throughout the year. Members of the Provincial Council are expected to make themselves available, to fulfill council responsibilities which include the requirement to meet on 4 to 6 occasions each year. Business may be conducted by email and virtual conference (phone and video conferencing).

Elected members of the Council are entitled to reimbursement for expenses based on provincial government rates.

Eligibility of Councillors

To be considered as an elected candidate for a Provincial Council position you must be in the year of the nomination and for the two prior years:

In good standing as a member of the Institute
Not have been convicted of a criminal offence or under investigation for an alleged offence
Not be an un-discharged bankrupt
Not be under investigation for, or have any record of discipline for, misconduct or incompetence in accordance with the Act
Be a resident of Saskatchewan

Note: All the current Provincial Council members are eligible for nomination, except the current President and President-Elect.

Councillor Nomination Process

Ensure the nominee is willing to stand
Complete the appropriate nomination form
Submit the following by February 28:
- Completed nomination form
  - Five supporting signatures of members in good standing
  - Supporting signature of nominee
- Recent digital photo of the nominee

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