Nunavut Wildlife Management Board

Roster of Resolutions
Regular Meeting No.33
2002 - 03

(2002-076  to  2002-091)

Resolution 2002-076

Resolved that the NWMB accept the agenda for Meeting No. 33 as presented, with the following additions:

• Item 7.B. CWS Northern Conservation Division-Strategic Plan
• Item 7.C.Issue of migratory bird hunting – Greenland
• Item 9.E. Muskox Regulation Changes-Various

Moved by: Okalik Eegeesiak    Seconded by: Nick Amautinuar
Carried Date: 17 June 2002

Resolution 2002-077

Resolved that the NWMB adopt the minutes for Meeting No. 32 conducted at Rankin Inlet on 4-6 June 2002, as presented.
Moved by: Moses Koonoo    Seconded by: Robert Moshenko
Carried Date: 17 June 2002

Resolution 2002-078

Resolved that the NWMB adopt the minutes for Conference Call No. 61 as presented.
Moved by: Nick Amautinuar    Seconded by: Robert Moshenko
Carried Date: 17 June 2002

Resolution 2002-079

Resolved that the NWMB adopt the minutes for Meeting No.62 with a minor revision.
Moved by: Robert Moshenko    Seconded by: Nick Amautinuar
Carried Date: 17 June 2002

Resolution 2002-080

Resolved that the NWMB accept the Variance Report for the period ending 31 August 2002 as presented.
Moved by: Nick Amautinuar    Seconded by: Kevin McCormick
Carried Date: 17 June 2002

Resolution 2002-081

Resolved that the NWMB go in camera.
Moved by: Kevin McCormick    Seconded by: Nick Amautinuar
Carried Date: 17 September 2002

Resolution 2002-082

Resolved that the NWMB come out of camera.
Moved by: Moses Koonoo    Seconded by: Robert Moshenko
Carried Date: 17 September 2002

Resolution 2002-083

Resolved that NWMB approve in-principle the new (draft) Nunavut Fisheries Regulations with the understanding that the draft regulations need further work, but are sufficiently developed to permit the NWMB to move them on to the next step of the regulatory process, subject to the following conditions:

• That the NRRC hold at least one further drafting/revision session before the regulatory processing of the draft regulation commences;
• That the NRRC continue to be involved throughout the development of the regulations; and
• That all proposed non-quota limitations be subject to consultations with harvesters before the NWMB is asked to formally endorse the regulations.

Moved by: Kevin McCormick    Seconded by: Moses Koonoo
Carried Date: 17 September 2002

Resolution 2002-084

Resolved that the NWMB permit the transfer of up to 18,200 kg of turbot from the offshore allocation to the inshore for the purpose of Pangnirtung HTO conducting an exploratory long-line fishery in the summer of 2002.
Moved by: Moses Koonoo    Seconded by: Kevin McCormick
Carried Date: 17 September 2002

Resolution 2002-085

Resolved that the NWMB permit the exploratory crab fishery by Pangnirtung HTO to take place inside Cumberland Sound, using crab pots.
Moved by: Moses Koonoo    Seconded by: Kevin McCormick
Carried Date: 17 September 2002

Resolution 2002-086

Resolved that the NWMB approve a salary increase for the Director of Wildlife Management to Step 8 of the pay scale, retroactive to April 1, 2002.
Moved by: Robert Moshenko    Seconded by: Okalik Eegeesiak
Carried Date: 17 September 2002

Resolution 2002-087

Resolved that the Board approve a bonus for the Legal Advisor of 4% as per the contract.
Moved by: Moses Koonoo    Seconded by: Okalik Eegeesiak
Carried Date: 17 September 2002

Resolution 2002-088

Resolved that, in accordance with recommendations presented by DSD, the NWMB establish quota changes for polar bear harvesting for the 2002/03 season as follows:

• For Igloolik (Foxe Basin polar bear population): A decrease from 9 to 0 bears, subject to adjustment if other communities supply credits to Igloolik.
• For Taloyoak (Gulf of Boothia polar bear population): A decrease from 15 to 9 bears, subject to adjustment if other communities supply credits to Taloyoak.
• All other community quotas remain the same as 2001/02 except for M’Clintock Channel, which is covered in a separate resolution.

Moved by: Moses Koonoo    Seconded by: Kevin McCormick
Carried Date: 17 September 2002

Resolution 2002-089

Resolved that the NWMB approve the continuation of the moratorium for the M’Clintock Channel polar bear population until completion of the Polar Bear IQ study and the MOU, subject to confirmation of support from the three communities (Ikaluktutiak, Taloyoak, and Oqsuqtooq)
Moved by: Kevin McCormick    Seconded by: Moses Koonoo
Carried Date: 17 September 2002

Resolution 2002-090

Resolved that NWMB conduct the next regular scheduled Board meeting in Cape Dorset , the week of December 9, 2002.
Moved by: Moses Koonoo    Seconded by: Nick Amautinuar
Carried Date: 18 September 2002

Resolution 2002-091

Resolved that the 33rd Regular Meeting of the NWMB be adjourned.
Moved by: Moses Koonoo    Seconded by: Okalik Eegeesiak
Carried Date: 19 September 2002