Pursuant to section 5 of the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation (IBIC) Act, the IBIC is responsible for making strategic funding investments in innovation and business growth in the Province to advance economic development in accordance with the priorities of the government of the province.
IBIC is responsible for making funding decisions on projects for commercial and non-commercial clients for innovation and business development and growth related projects. This includes, but is not limited to: projects for research and development, skills development, market development, business expansion, internationalization, technology development or technology improvements and working capital.
The description of the role, responsibilities and accountabilities of the Board and its members can be found at https://assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/i07-1.htm
Pursuant to section 7 of the IBIC Act, the Corporation shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of the Deputy Minister of the department or his or her designate; two Assistant Deputy Ministers of the department or their designates; and, not less than two and not more than nine other persons appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.
The Lieutenant-Governor in Council shall appoint, from the Directors appointed, one director as the Chairperson and another Director as the Vice-Chairperson.
The Board should possess the following core competencies:
Qualifications and attributes required of the Board members:
Members of the IBIC should be available to meet six times per year. Board members may also be expected to spend additional time to review materials and prepare for Board and Committee meetings.
A Board member is appointed for a term of up to three years and can be reappointed but shall not serve for longer than six consecutive years.