The Buildings Accessibility Advisory Board reports to and advises the Minister of Service NL on the application of the Buildings Accessibility Act and its regulations to bring knowledge and understanding of issues related to buildings accessibility for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities to government and also on other related matters that the Minister may assign to the Board.
The Buildings Accessibility Advisory Board consists of a chairperson, vice-chair, representatives of persons with disabilities, one representative of the department, other than the director, and other members that may be appointed by government. There are currently nine members on the Board.
Those who make up the Advisory Board should collectively possess the following core competencies:
Members of the Board should have the following qualifications:
Members of the Advisory Board should be available to meet up to four times per year for 1.5 – 2 days at a time, plus related travel time. Members may also be asked to attend conference calls and attend other events, engagement sessions and meetings at the request of the Chair.
Board members are expected to spend additional time reviewing materials and making other preparations for board meetings.
Board members are appointed for a two year term and are eligible for reappointment. Section 18 of the Buildings Accessibility Act allows a board member to continue to serve until reappointed or replaced.