APPEAL MASTER


To ensure impartiality and fairness in the enrolment process, an Appeal Master will be appointed by the FNI with the consent of the Government of Canada.

The Appeal Master will:

  • Be an individual independent from both FNI and Canada
  • Be legally trained
  • Be a well-respected member of the Newfoundland legal community
  • Not be a member of the Enrolment Committee
  • Not be an Enrolment Clerk

The role of the Appeal Master will be:

  • To review applications denied by the Enrolment Committee upon submission of an Appeal Notice
  • To make the final and binding decision of whether or not the applicant is eligibile to be on the Founding Members list.

Please note: A decision by the Appeal Master can be overturned only through court action.



Related pages:
Implementation Committee
Enrolment Committee
Enrolment Clerks
Schedule
Eligibility
Required Documentation
Application
Agreement-in-Principle