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
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President Dwayne Summach, PAg |
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President-Elect Dale Smart, PAg |
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Public Rep Rick Lindsay |
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Farming Rep |
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Technical Agrologist Rep Amy Grindheim, TechAg |
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Northeast Branch Councillor Jessica Pratchler, PAg |
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Northwest Branch Councillor Taylor Wallace, PAg |
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Regina Branch Councillor Robyn Morley, PAg |
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Saskatoon Branch Councillor Matthew Braun, PAg |
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Southwest Branch Councillor Jaime Cobler, TechAg |
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Yorkton Branch Councillor David McKerchar, PAg |
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Rep, College of AgBio, U of S Bob Tyler, PAg |
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
- Completed nomination form