Released on March 27, 2000
Four new members will join the SaskPower Board of Directors.The new members of the board, announced by Crown Investments Corporation
Minister John Nilson, are:
Dr. David Barnard, president, University of Regina;
Neil Collins, station electrician, Boundary Dam Power Station, former
business manager and president, IBEW Local 2067, Estevan;
V. Lynne Pearson, dean of the College of Commerce, the University of
Saskatchewan, Saskatoon; and
Patricia Quaroni, commercial lawyer and partner, Olive Waller Zinkhan &
Waller, Regina.
"During the Crown Review, the people of Saskatchewan affirmed that
professional, qualified boards fulfill a significant role in the effective
governance of our Crown corporations," Nilson said.
Board Chair Milt Fair also welcomed the new members. "The citizens we are
welcoming today bring a range of strategic leadership and entrepreneurial
skills to the table that will complement those of our eight continuing board
members."
The SaskPower board is comprised of business professionals and community
leaders from across Saskatchewan and Canada. Among its responsibilities, the
board provides leadership in setting SaskPower's long-range strategic direction
and approves the corporation's strategic plan, business plan, operating goals
and budget and performance indicators. All members of the board are
independent from SaskPower management, with the exception of the president and
CEO.
Board members are appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, pursuant to
the Power Corporation Act. Through the chair, the board reports to the CIC
minister.
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For more information, contact:
Larry Christie
SaskPower
Regina
Phone: (306) 566-3167
Toll-free: (888) 536-0000