Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42)

Act current to 2013-04-29 and last amended on 2012-11-07. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Duties of chairman

  • 66.1 (1) The chairman shall direct the work of the Board and apportion its work among the members of the Board.

  • Marginal note:Absence or incapacity of chairman

    (2) If the chairman is absent or incapacitated or if the office of chairman is vacant, the vice-chairman has all the powers and functions of the chairman during the absence, incapacity or vacancy.

  • Marginal note:Duties of vice-chairman

    (3) The vice-chairman is the chief executive officer of the Board and has supervision over and direction of the Board and its staff.

  • R.S., 1985, c. 10 (4th Supp.), s. 12.
Marginal note:Remuneration and expenses

66.2 The members of the Board shall be paid such remuneration as may be fixed by the Governor in Council and are entitled to be paid reasonable travel and living expenses incurred by them in the course of their duties under this Act while absent from their ordinary place of residence.

  • R.S., 1985, c. 10 (4th Supp.), s. 12.
Marginal note:Conflict of interest prohibited

  • 66.3 (1) A member of the Board shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in any activity, have any interest in a business or accept or engage in any office or employment that is inconsistent with the member’s duties.

  • Marginal note:Termination of conflict of interest

    (2) Where a member of the Board becomes aware that he is in a conflict of interest contrary to subsection (1), the member shall, within one hundred and twenty days, terminate the conflict or resign.

  • R.S., 1985, c. 10 (4th Supp.), s. 12.
Marginal note:Staff

  • 66.4 (1) Such officers and employees as are necessary for the proper conduct of the work of the Board shall be appointed in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

  • Marginal note:Idem

    (2) The officers and employees referred to in subsection (1) shall be deemed to be employed in the public service for the purposes of the Public Service Superannuation Act.

  • Marginal note:Technical assistance

    (3) The Board may engage on a temporary basis the services of persons having technical or specialized knowledge to advise and assist in the performance of its duties and the Board may, in accordance with Treasury Board directives, fix and pay the remuneration and expenses of those persons.

  • R.S., 1985, c. 10 (4th Supp.), s. 12;
  • 2003, c. 22, s. 225(E).
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