Board Responsibilities. Without restricting the generality of clause B of this Agreement, the parties agree that the Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities: 1. To develop and make recommendations to the appropriate governments and to the groups of TRADITIONAL USERS for the conservation and management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds of barren ground caribou and their HABITAT in order to maintain the herds, as far as reasonably possible, at a size and quality which will sustain the requirements of TRADITIONAL USERS. Such recommendations may include, but are not necessarily limited to: (a) limitations on the annual harvest of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds and the allocation of that harvest amongst the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba; (b) criteria for regulating the methods of harvest; (c) methods of TRADITIONAL USER participation to assist in the management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds; (d) caribou research proposals; (e) recommended standardized data collection and presentation; (f) a herd management plan for the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds which will include consideration of traditional knowledge, where available; and will take into account the maintenance of the natural balance of ecological systems; the protection of wildlife HABITAT; and the maintenance of vital, healthy wildlife populations capable of sustaining lawful harvesting needs. 2. To monitor the caribou HABITAT over the entire ranges of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds so as to facilitate the maintenance and protection of productive caribou HABITAT. 3. To conduct an information program and hold such public meetings as are necessary to report on and discuss with TRADITIONAL USERS its responsibilities, findings and progress. 4. To assess and report on the operation of its herd management plan to appropriate governments and TRADITIONAL USER groups. 5. To submit to the parties hereto annual reports which shall include: (a) a summary of Board activities, recommendations and responses by governments and TRADITIONAL USERS; (b) a review of the state of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds and their HABITAT; (c) a summary of harvests by jurisdiction and community; (d) a financial statement for the operation of the Board. 6. To consider any other matters respecting the management of barren ground caribou that are referred to the Board by the parties hereto or Board members. The Board may also consider any other matters respecting the management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds referred to the Board by any other person or organization.
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Board Responsibilities. Without restricting the generality of clause B of this Agreement, the parties agree that the Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. To develop and make recommendations to the appropriate governments and to the groups of TRADITIONAL USERS for the conservation and management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds of barren ground caribou and their HABITAT in order to maintain the herds, as far as reasonably possible, at a size and quality which will sustain the requirements of TRADITIONAL USERS. Such recommendations may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
(a) limitations on the annual harvest of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds and the allocation of that harvest amongst the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba;
(b) criteria for regulating the methods of harvest;
(c) methods of TRADITIONAL USER participation to assist in the management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds;
(d) caribou research proposals;
(e) recommended standardized data collection and presentation;
(f) a herd management plan for the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds which will include consideration of traditional knowledge, where available; and will take into account the maintenance of the natural balance of ecological systems; the protection of wildlife HABITAT; and the maintenance of vital, healthy wildlife populations capable of sustaining lawful harvesting needs.
(g) plans, processes and permit conditions for land use and human activities on the ranges.
2. To monitor the caribou HABITAT over the entire ranges of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds so as to facilitate the maintenance and protection of productive caribou HABITAT.
3. To conduct an information program and hold such public meetings as are necessary to report on and discuss with TRADITIONAL USERS its responsibilities, findings and progress.
4. To assess and report on the operation of its herd management plan to appropriate governments and TRADITIONAL USER groups.
5. To submit to the parties hereto annual reports which shall include:
(a) a summary of Board activities, recommendations and responses by governments and TRADITIONAL USERS;
(b) a review of the state of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds and their HABITAT;
(c) a summary of harvests by jurisdiction and community;
(d) a financial statement for the operation of the Board.
6. To consider any other matters respecting the management of barren ground caribou that are referred to the Board by the parties hereto or Board members. The Board may also consider any other matters respecting the management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds referred to the Board by any other person or organization.
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Samples: Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Barren Ground Caribou Management Agreement
Board Responsibilities. Without restricting the generality of clause B of this Agreement, the parties Parties agree that the Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. To develop Develop and make recommendations to the appropriate governments and to the groups of TRADITIONAL USERS for the conservation and management of the recommendations to public and Indigenous governments concerning Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds of barren barren-ground caribou and their HABITAT habitat in order to maintain the herds, as far as reasonably possible, at a size and quality which will sustain the requirements of TRADITIONAL USERSIndigenous harvesters. Such recommendations may includebe made concerning topics including, but are not necessarily limited to:
(a) limitations sustainable use of caribou, based on the annual acceptable levels of harvest of the Xxxxxxx in relation to herd size, trend and Qamanirjuaq herds and the allocation of that harvest amongst the Northwest Territoriesvulnerability level, Nunavutrespectful harvest, and the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitobaharvest reporting;
(b) criteria for regulating the methods inclusion of harvestrecommended management actions, Indigenous knowledge (when appropriate) and traditional protocols from Indigenous governments and harvesters;
(c) methods of TRADITIONAL USER participation to assist in the management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds;
(d) caribou research proposals;
(ed) recommended monitoring, including monitoring methods, intensity, indicators and standardized data collection and presentation;; and
(fe) plans, processes and permit conditions for land use and human activities on the ranges.
2. To develop a herd management plan for the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds which will include consideration of traditional Indigenous knowledge, where available; and and, that will take into account the maintenance of the natural balance of ecological systems; , the protection of wildlife HABITAT; habitat, and the maintenance of vital, healthy wildlife populations capable of sustaining lawful harvesting needs. To assess and report on the implementation of the herd management plan to appropriate public and Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities.
23. To monitor coordinate information on the health of caribou HABITAT over the entire ranges habitat for inclusion in land use and vulnerability assessments of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds so as and ranges to facilitate the maintenance and protection of productive caribou HABITAT.
3. To conduct an information program and hold such public meetings as are necessary to report on and discuss with TRADITIONAL USERS its responsibilities, findings and progresshabitat.
4. To assess Provide information to and report on gain feedback from the operation of its herd management plan to appropriate governments public and TRADITIONAL USER groupsIndigenous harvesters through information programs and public meetings; discuss responsibilities, findings, and progress; and request input for identifying Board priorities.
5. To submit to the parties hereto Parties annual reports which shall include:
(a) a summary of Board activities, recommendations and responses by governments public and TRADITIONAL USERSIndigenous governments;
(b) a review of the state of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds and their HABITAThabitat;
(c) a summary of harvests by jurisdiction and community;, when possible; and
(d) a financial statement for the operation of the Board.
6. To consider any other matters respecting the conservation and management of barren barren-ground caribou that are referred to the Board by the parties hereto or Parties, Board members. The Board may also consider any other matters respecting the management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds referred to the Board by , or any other person or organization.
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Samples: Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Barren Ground Caribou Management Agreement
Board Responsibilities. Without restricting the generality of clause B of this Agreement, the parties agree that the Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. To develop and make recommendations to the appropriate governments and to the groups of TRADITIONAL USERS traditional caribou users for the conservation and management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds of barren ground caribou and their HABITAT habitat in order to maintain restore the herds, as far as reasonably possible, at to a size and quality which will sustain sus- tain the requirements of TRADITIONAL USERStraditional users. Such recommendations may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
(a) limitations on the annual harvest of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds and the allocation of that harvest amongst the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavut ,and the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba;
(b) criteria for regulating the methods of harvest;
(c) methods of TRADITIONAL USER traditional user participation to assist in the management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds;
(d) caribou research proposals;
(e) recommended standardized data collection and presentation;
(f) a herd management plan for each of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds which will may include consideration of traditional knowledge, where available; and will take into account the maintenance of the natural balance of ecological systems; the protection of wildlife HABITAT; and the maintenance of vital, healthy wildlife populations capable of sustaining lawful harvesting needspredator management.
2. To monitor the caribou HABITAT habitat over the entire ranges of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds so as to facilitate the maintenance and protection of productive caribou HABITAThabitat.
3. To conduct an information program and hold such public meetings as are necessary to report on and discuss with TRADITIONAL USERS users its responsibilities, findings and progress.
4. To assess and report on the operation of its herd management plan to appropriate governments gov- ernments and TRADITIONAL USER traditional user groups.
5. To submit to the parties hereto annual reports which shall include:
(a) a summary of Board activities, recommendations and responses by governments and TRADITIONAL USERStraditional users;
(b) a review of the state of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds and their HABITAThabitat;
(c) a summary of harvests by jurisdiction and community;
(d) a financial statement for the operation of the Board; such reports to be arranged by the parties hereto to be translated into the languages of the traditional users.
6. To consider any other matters respecting the management of barren ground caribou that are referred to the Board by the parties hereto or Board members. The Board may also consider any other matters respecting the management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds referred to the Board by any other person or organizationhereto.
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Board Responsibilities. Without restricting the generality of clause B of this Agreement, the parties agree that the Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. To develop and make recommendations to the appropriate governments and to the groups of TRADITIONAL USERS traditional caribou users for the conservation and management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds of barren ground caribou and their HABITAT habitat in order to maintain restore the herds, as far as reasonably possible, at to a size and quality which will sustain sus- tain the requirements of TRADITIONAL USERStraditional users. Such recommendations may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
(a) limitations on the annual harvest of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds and the allocation of that harvest amongst the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Territories and the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba;
(b) criteria for regulating the methods of harvest;
(c) methods of TRADITIONAL USER traditional user participation to assist in the management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds;
(d) caribou research proposals;
(e) recommended standardized data collection and presentation;
(f) a herd management plan for each of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds which will may include consideration of traditional knowledge, where available; and will take into account the maintenance of the natural balance of ecological systems; the protection of wildlife HABITAT; and the maintenance of vital, healthy wildlife populations capable of sustaining lawful harvesting needspredator management.
2. To monitor the caribou HABITAT habitat over the entire ranges of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds so as to facilitate the maintenance and protection of productive caribou HABITAThabitat.
3. To conduct an information program and hold such public meetings as are necessary to report on and discuss with TRADITIONAL USERS users its responsibilities, findings and progress.
4. To assess and report on the operation of its herd management plan to appropriate governments gov- ernments and TRADITIONAL USER traditional user groups.
5. To submit to the parties hereto annual reports which shall include:
(a) a summary of Board activities, recommendations and responses by governments and TRADITIONAL USERStraditional users;
(b) a review of the state of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds and their HABITAThabitat;
(c) a summary of harvests by jurisdiction and community;
(d) a financial statement for the operation of the Board; such reports to be arranged by the parties hereto to be translated into the languages of the traditional users.
6. To consider any other matters respecting the management of barren ground caribou that are referred to the Board by the parties hereto or Board members. The Board may also consider any other matters respecting the management of the Xxxxxxx and Qamanirjuaq herds referred to the Board by any other person or organizationhereto.
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Samples: Caribou Management Agreement