Egg Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador (EFNL) was established by the Egg Scheme, 2000, under the Natural Products Marketing Act. EFNL is the regulatory body, which provides for the effective promotion, control and regulation of the production and marketing of eggs within the Province, including the prohibition of the production and marketing of eggs within the Province. EFNL has the authority to administer the Egg Scheme, 2000.
EFNL shall consist of not more than seven directors. Not more than six members of EFNL shall be elected from and by the registered producers. One director shall be appointed by the Minister.
The appointed member to EFNL should possess the following core competencies:
Members of EFNL should be available to meet approximately five times per year. Board members may also be expected to spend additional time to review materials and prepare for Board and Committee meetings.
All seven members of EFNL (six elected and one appointed) shall hold office for a period of two years.