Bison Producers of Alberta Plan Regulation (Alta Reg. 167/2000)

(Consolidated up to 177/2011) ALBERTA REGULATION 167/2000 Marketing of Agricultural Products Act BISON PRODUCERS OF ALBERTA PLAN REGULATION Table of Contents 1 Definitions 2 Designations Part 1 General Operation of Plan Division 1 Plan 3 Establishment of Plan 4 Termination of Plan 5 Application of Plan 6 Purpose and intent of Plan Division 2 Operation of Plan by Commission 7 Establishment of Commission 8 Functions of Commission 9 Operation of Plan re regulations 10 Financing of Plan 12 Service charge refundable 13 Indemnification fund, etc. 14 Auditor Part 2 Governance of Plan Division 1 Eligible Producers 16 Eligible producers 17 General rights of eligible producers 18 Eligible producers who are individuals 19 Eligible producers that are not individuals Division 2 General and Region Meetings of Eligible Producers 20 Annual Commission meeting 21 Special Commission meeting 21.1 Region meeting 22 Calling of meetings 23 Quorum Division 3 Directors 24 Board of directors 24.1 Regions 25 Responsibilities of the board of directors 26 Eligibility re directors 27 Chair, officers, etc. 28 Remuneration 29 Term of office re directors 30 Removal from office 31 Election of directors 34 Quorum Part 3 Voting and Elections 35 Eligibility to vote 35.1 Eligibility to vote in adjacent region 36 Producers that are not individuals 37 Must be on voters list 38 Returning officer 39 Controverted election Part 4 Transitional Provisions and Review 41 Review Schedule Definitions 1 In this Plan, (a) “Act” means the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act; (b) “annual Commission meeting” means an annual general meeting of the directors and the eligible producers; (b.1) “assets” means economic resources controlled by the body as a result of past transactions and from which future economic benefits may be obtained; (b.2) “auditor” means a person registered under the Regulated Accounting Profession Act or a firm or partnership of those persons; (c) “bison” includes all male and female bison; (d) “bison products” includes meat, offal, hides and other by‑products from the slaughter and processing of bison; (e) “Commission” means the commission referred to in section 7; (f) “Council” means the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council; (f.1) “dealer” means a person who is in the business of buying and selling bison and bison products and includes a processor and an auction market; (g) “eligible producer” means a producer who meets the criteria to be an eligible producer as set out in section 16; (g.1) “investment” means a commitment of assets in order to gain a financial return but does not include an expenditure of assets for the purposes of research and development or current operations; (h) “marketing” means buying, owning, selling, offering for sale, storing, grading, assembling, packing, transporting, advertising or financing and includes (i) slaughtering, and (ii) any other function or activity designated as marketing by the Lieutenant Governor in Council; (i) “person” means a person as defined in the Interpretation Act and includes (i) a partnership as defined in the Partnership Act; (ii) an unincorporated organization that is not a partnership referred to in subclause (i); (iii) any group of individuals who are carrying on an activity for a common purpose and are neither a partnership referred to in subclause (i) nor an unincorporated organization referred to in subclause (ii); (j) “plan” means the plan referred to in section 3; (j.1) “processor” means (i) a person who receives bison for slaughter or otherwise receives and processes bison and bison products, including processing by a processor on a fee for services basis for bison that are owned by a person other than the processor, and (ii) federally inspected and provincially inspected slaughter facilities and abattoirs; (k) “producer” means a person who (i) breeds, raises, feeds or owns bison, or (ii) takes possession of bison from a producer under a security interest or any other security for a debt; (l) “regulated product” means bison and bison products; (m) “security interest” means a security interest as defined in the Personal Property Security Act. AR 167/2000 s1;182/2004;28/2011;177/2011 Designations 2 Bison and bison products are hereby designated as agricultural products for the purposes of the Act. Part 1 General Operation of Plan Division 1 Plan Establishment of Plan 3(1) There is hereby established a plan known as the “Alberta Bison Commission Plan”. (2) On and after September 1, 2004, the name of the plan established under subsection (1) is changed to the “Bison Producers of Alberta Plan”. AR 167/2000 s3;182/2004 Termination of Plan 4 This Plan does not terminate at the conclusion of a specific period of time and remains in force unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the Act. Application of Plan 5(1) This Plan applies (a) to all of Alberta, and (b) to all producers who produce or market bison in Alberta. (1.1) Section 9(a), (b) and (f) apply additionally to all dealers and processors in Alberta. (2) None of the persons referred to in subsection (1)(b) are exempted from the Plan. (2.1) If a person is a producer and is also a dealer or processor, this Plan applies to that person (a) as a producer, and (b) as a dealer or processor, as the case may be. (3) No class, variety, size, grade or kind of agricultural product to which this Plan applies is exempt from this Plan. (4) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3), with the approval of the Commission, (a) persons who are engaged in research with respect to the production or marketing of the regulated product, or (b) regulated product that is used in research with respect to the production or marketing of the regulated product, may in whole or in part be exempted from this Plan or any provision of this Plan. AR 167/2000 s5;182/2004 Purpose and intent of Plan 6(1) The purpose of this Plan is to enable the Commission to initiate and carry out projects or programs respecting the production or marketing, or both, of the regulated product and to commence, stimulate, increase and improve the production or marketing, or both, of the regulated product. (2) Without restricting the generality of subsection (1), the Commission may initiate and carry out projects or programs (a) to assist, educate and inform producers, dealers and processors in developing and improving their production and marketing of the regulated product; (b) to expand market awareness and demand for the regulated product, including the development and promotion of markets for the regulated product and the education of consumers; (c) to generally develop and promote the bison industry; (d) to advise governments on matters concerning the bison industry; (e) to research, develop and study the production, marketing and processing of the regulated product, including studies and research concerning the improvement of the regulated product and the development, use and consumption of the regulated product; (f) to support and co‑operate with other persons and with governments when, in the opinion of the board of directors, that support and co‑operation will further the purposes of this Plan and the objects of the Commission; (g) to communicate with producers, dealers, processors and the public respecting the activities and purposes of the Commission; (h) to establish quality standards for the regulated product. (3) Under this Plan neither the production nor the marketing of the regulated product is to be controlled or regulated. AR 167/2000 s6;28/2011 Division 2 Operation of Plan by Commission Establishment of Commission 7(1) There is hereby established the Alberta Bison Commission. (2) On and after September 1, 2004, the name of the commission established under subsection (1) is changed to the “Bison Producers of Alberta”. AR 167/2000 s7;182/2004 Functions of Commission 8 The Commission (a) is responsible for (i) the administration, operation, regulation, supervision and enforcement of this Plan, and (ii) the conduct of the business and affairs of the Commission in carrying out its responsibilities; (b) must cause such books and records, including financial records, to be maintained (i) as from time to time may be required under the Act, the regulations or by virtue of any order of the Council, or (ii) as may be determined by the Commission; (b.1) when investing its assets must make prudent investments in accordance with the requirements of section 3 of the Trustee Act respecting the investment of assets and may delegate to an agent in accordance with section 5(1) to (3) of that Act; (b.2) must establish policies respecting the management of its assets as required by the Operation of Boards and Commissions Regulation (AR 26/99); (c) must maintain an official office, the location of which is to be made known to each eligible producer; (d) may appoint officers, employees and agents, prescribe their duties and fix and pay their remuneration; (e) may become a member of any agricultural organization; (f) may contribute funds to any agricultural organization having objectives similar to those of the Commission; (g) may, in accordance with section 50 of the Act, be authorized to perform any function or duty and exercise any power imposed or conferred on the Commission by or under a Canada Act; (h) subject to section 12, to finance the purposes of the Plan, may retain earnings and revenues from year to year. AR 167/2000 s8;221/2004;28/2011 Operation of Plan re regulations 9 For the purposes of enabling the Commission to operate the Plan, the Commission may be empowered by the Council, pursuant to section 26 of the Act, to make regulations (a) requiring any person who produces, markets or processes the regulated product to furnish to the Commission any information or record relating to the production of the regulated product that the Commission considers necessary; (b) providing for (i) the assessment, charging and collection of service charges from producers from time to time for the purposes of the Plan, and (ii) the taking of legal action to enforce payment of the service charges; (c) respecting the circumstances, if any, under which a service charge may be refunded to a producer; (d) providing for the use of any class of service charges or other money payable to or received by the Commission for the purpose of paying its expenses and administering this Plan and the regulations made by the Commission; (e) requiring producers engaged in the marketing of the regulated product to register their names and addresses with the Commission; (f) requiring any person who receives the regulated product from a producer (i) to deduct from the money payable to the producer any service charges payable by the producer to the Commission, and (ii) to forward the amount deducted to the Commission. AR 167/2000 s9;182/2004;177/2011 Financing of plan 10 In accordance with the regulations, this Plan is to be financed by the service charges and any other money payable to or received by the Commission. AR 167/2000 s10;182/2004;177/2011 11 Repealed AR 177/2011 s5. Service charge refundable 12(1) In accordance with the regulations, the service charge is refundable on the request of a producer. (2) With respect to any particular year, (a) if the eligible producers requesting a refund of the service charges comprise more than 35% of the existing eligible producers, and (b) those eligible producers requesting a refund of service charges account for at least 35% of the service charges collected during that particular year, the continued operation of this Plan is subject to approval by a majority of producers as determined by a plebiscite to be held under the direction of the Council pursuant to the Act. (3) The Commission must, within 90 days following the end of a year, report to the Council the refunds made under this section for that year. AR 167/2000 s12;182/2004;177/2011 Indemnification fund, etc. 13(1) The Commission may under section 34 of the Act establish, maintain and operate one or more funds that may be used to indemnify or protect producers against financial loss suffered by them or on their behalf in the production or marketing, or both, of the regulated product. (2) The Commission may finance a fund referred to in subsection (1) in accordance with section 34 of the Act. (3) The Commission shall not operate a fund under section 35 of the Act. Auditor 14 The auditor for the Commission is to be appointed from time to time at an annual Commission meeting or a special Commission meeting. 15 Repealed AR 177/2011 s7. Part 2 Governance of Plan Division 1 Eligible Producers Eligible producers 16 For the purposes of this Plan, (a) a producer is an eligible producer if the producer has paid a service charge under this Plan (i) in the current calendar year, or (ii) in the calendar year immediately preceding the current calendar year; (b) the Commission shall maintain a list of eligible producers; (c) all producers who can be identified by the Commission as having paid a service charge under this Plan during a calendar year must be included on the list of eligible producers for that calendar year; (d) any producer who is not listed on the Commission’s list of eligible producers must be added to the list where the producer can provide proof to the Commission that the producer meets the criteria set out in clause (a); (e) once a producer is listed with the Commission as an eligible producer, the producer is eligible, notwithstanding that the producer may no longer meet the criteria set out in clause (a), to continue to be recognized as an eligible producer from calendar year to calendar year, unless the eligible producer ceases to pay a service charge under this Plan in the 2 subsequent calendar years following the current calendar year, in which case the producer shall cease to be an eligible producer; (f) where a producer ceases to be an eligible producer under clause (e), the producer is entitled to again become an eligible producer for any calendar year in which the producer pays a service charge under this Plan. General rights of eligible producers 17 In accordance with this Plan, an eligible producer is entitled, as a matter of right, (a) to attend region meetings, annual Commission meetings and special Commission meetings; (b) to make representations on any matter pertaining to this Plan, the Commission and the board of directors; (c) to vote on any matter under this Plan; (d) to vote in any election for directors of the region at any meeting of eligible producers at which an election is held; (e) to hold office as a director; (f) to vote in any plebiscites of producers held under the Act. AR 167/2000 s17;182/2004;177/2011 Eligible producers who are individuals 18 Where an eligible producer is an individual, that individual may, subject to this Plan, exercise the rights of an eligible producer referred to in section 17. Eligible producers that are not individuals 19(1) Where an eligible producer is not an individual, that eligible producer may, only in accordance with this section, exercise the rights of an eligible producer referred to in section 17. (2) An eligible producer to which this section applies must appoint an individual to be the representative of the eligible producer. (3) A representative appointed by an eligible producer under this section is, subject to this Plan, to exercise on behalf of the eligible producer the rights referred to in section 17. (4) If an eligible producer is (a) a corporation, it must appoint an individual who is a director, shareholder, member, officer or employee of the corporation as its representative, (b) a partnership, it must appoint an individual who is a partner or employee of the partnership as its representative, or (c) an organization, other than a corporation or a partnership, it must appoint an individual who is a member, officer or employee of the organization as its representative. (5) An appointment of a representative under this section must be (a) in writing, and (b) in the case where a vote is to be taken at a meeting, filed with the returning officer prior to the calling to order of the meeting at which a vote is to take place. (6) An individual who is the representative of an eligible producer shall not cast a vote under this Plan unless the individual presents a document that is signed by the eligible producer indicating the name of the person who may vote for the eligible producer. (7) Repealed AR 177/2011 s9. (8) An individual cannot at any one time be a representative under this section for more than one eligible producer. (9) A representative shall not vote or hold office before the representative’s appointment is filed in accordance with subsection (5). AR 167/2000 s19;177/2011 Division 2 General and Region Meetings of Eligible Producers Annual Commission meeting 20 An annual Commission meeting must be held (a) once in each year, and (b) within 13 months following the date of the commencement of the last annual Commission meeting. Special Commission meeting 21 The Commission must hold a special Commission meeting (a) when requested to do so by the Council, or (b) on the written request of not less than 10% of the eligible producers. Region meeting 21.1(1) Each year the Commission must organize and finance one region meeting in each region. (2) When the annual Commission meeting is held in a particular region, that annual Commission meeting is deemed to be the region meeting for that region in that same year. AR 182/2004 s13;177/2011 Calling of meetings 22(1) The Commission must set the time, place and date of any annual region meeting, annual Commission meeting or special Commission meeting. (2) The Commission must, (a) in the case of an annual Commission meeting, notify the eligible producers of the annual Commission meeting at least 21 days before that meeting is to be held; (b) in the case of a special Commission meeting, notify the eligible producers of the special Commission meeting at least 21 days before that meeting is to be held; (c) in the case of an annual region meeting, notify the eligible producers of the region of the annual region meeting at least 21 days before that meeting is to be held. (3) A notice of a meeting must set forth the time, place, date and purpose of the meeting. (4) Where the Commission provides a notice under this section, the Commission may do so in any form or manner that the Commission considers appropriate in the circumstances. AR 167/2000 s22;182/2004 Quorum 23 The quorum necessary for the conduct of business is, (a) at an annual Commission meeting or special Commission meeting, 15 eligible producers, or (b) at an annual region meeting, 5 eligible producers from the region. AR 167/2000 s23;182/2004;177/2011 Division 3 Directors Board of directors 24(1) The Commission consists of a board of directors made up of 9 directors. (2) Of the 9 directors referred to in subsection (1), 3 must be elected from each region. AR 167/2000 s24;182/2004 Regions 24.1(1) For the purposes of this Plan, Alberta is divided into 3 regions. (2) The area included in each region is as set out in the Schedule. AR 182/2004 s17 Responsibilities of the board of directors 25(1) The responsibilities of the Commission, the authority delegated to the Commission by the Council and the direction, administration and management of the Commission’s work, business and affairs, including the control and management of all the assets owned, held or acquired by the Commission, are vested in the board of directors. (2) The board of directors has the power to do all things that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Plan and the responsibilities and authority of the Commission. (3) The board of directors may authorize any person, entity or committee to exercise any of the powers of the board of directors. (4) Where a person, entity or committee is authorized under subsection (3) to exercise any power of the board of directors, (a) that person, entity or committee must report back to the board of directors with respect to the exercise of that power, and (b) the board of directors retains a supervisory function to oversee the actions of that person, entity or committee in the exercise of that power. Eligibility re directors 26(1) To be eligible to be a director, a person must be an eligible producer and must carry on production in the region for which the person wishes to be elected. (2) An eligible producer is not eligible to serve as a director for more than 3 consecutive terms of office. (2.1) Where an eligible producer fills a vacancy under section 30 or 39, the filling of the vacancy is not to be considered to be one of the permitted terms of office under subsection (2) if that person serves an unexpired term of 18 months or less. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), an eligible producer who was a director is once again eligible to be a director if one year has elapsed since the conclusion of that eligible producer’s last term of office as a director. AR 167/2000 s26;182/2004;177/2011 Chair, officers, etc. 27 Following the annual Commission meeting in each year, the directors must elect from among the directors the officers of the board of directors, including a chair and a vice‑chair of the board of directors. Remuneration 28 The remuneration to be paid to the directors and officers of the board of directors may be fixed from time to time by the board of directors. Term of office re directors 29(1) The term of office for a director is 3 years. (2) The term of office of a director (a) commences on the conclusion of the annual Commission meeting that takes place following the director’s election, and (b) expires on the conclusion of the annual Commission meeting that takes place in the year that the director’s term of office is to expire. Removal from office 30(1) A person who is a director ceases to be a director if that person (a) resigns from the position of director; (b) ceases to be an eligible producer; (c) in the case of the individual who is the representative of an eligible producer under section 19, ceases to be the representative of that eligible producer under section 19; (d) is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the board of directors without reasons that the board of directors considers adequate. (2) Where a vacancy occurs on the board of directors under this section, the board of directors may, with the approval of the Council, appoint an individual to fill the position from among the eligible producers who are eligible to be elected as a director. (3) Where an individual is appointed as a director under subsection (2), that director shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term. Election of directors 31(1) Directors are to be elected at the annual Commission meetings. (2) The Commission must solicit nominations for the position of director by giving a notice soliciting those nominations. (3) A notice referred to in subsection (2) may be given (a) by publishing the notice in the Commissioner’s newsletter, or (b) by such other means as the Commission may determine. (4) Nominations for the position of director must be, (a) where made prior to the annual Commission meeting, (i) filed at the Commission’s official office in writing by a date fixed by the Commission, (ii) signed by at least 2 eligible producers, and (iii) accompanied by the written consent of the eligible producer nominated for the position of director, or (b) where made at the annual Commission meeting, (i) moved and seconded by 2 eligible producers, and (ii) accompanied by written or verbal consent of the eligible producer nominated for the position of director. AR 167/2000 s31;182/2004;177/2011 32 Repealed AR 177/2011 s14. 33 Repealed AR 177/2011 s15. Quorum 34(1) The quorum necessary for the conduct of business at a meeting of the board of directors is a majority of the directors holding office at the time. (2) In determining a quorum under subsection (1), vacant positions on the board of directors are not to be considered. AR 167/2000 s34;177/2011 Part 3 Voting and Elections Eligibility to vote 35(1) An eligible producer is eligible to vote on any question put to a vote at an annual Commission meeting or a special Commission meeting if the eligible producer is present at the meeting at which the vote is held. (2) An eligible producer is eligible to vote on any question put to a vote at a region meeting if the eligible producer (a) carries on production in the region, and (b) is present at the meeting at which the vote is held. (2.1) An eligible producer is eligible to vote in the election for a director if the eligible producer is present at the annual Commission meeting at which the election is held. (3) An eligible producer may vote once on each matter, notwithstanding that the eligible producer may manage or operate or own, lease or hold equity in 2 or more operations. AR 167/2000 s35;182/2004;177/2011 Eligibility to vote in adjacent region 35.1(1) Where an eligible producer (a) does not carry on production in the region in which the producer wishes to vote, but (b) carries on production in a region that is adjacent to the region in which the producer wishes to vote, the producer may apply in writing to the Commission, not less than 10 days prior to the day of the region meeting in which the producer desires to cast a ballot, to be registered for the purpose of voting in the adjacent region. (2) On receipt of the written approval of the Commission of an application under subsection (1), the eligible producer is eligible, subject to subsections (3) and (4), (a) to vote in the adjacent region on any matter held subsequent to the approval being received by the producer, and (b) during the time that the producer is eligible to vote in the adjacent region, to vote on any matter in the same manner and under the same conditions as if that producer carried on production in the adjacent region. (3) Where an eligible producer has received approval under subsection (2) to vote, the producer may, for a future election, apply in writing to the Commission to change and once more be registered for the purpose of voting in the region in which the producer carries on production. (4) Notwithstanding anything in this section, a producer is not eligible to vote and may not vote in more than one region. AR 182/2004 s22;177/2011 Producers that are not individuals 36 An eligible producer that is not an individual may only cast one vote under this Plan. Must be on voters list 37 An eligible producer may only cast a vote if that producer’s name appears on the current list of eligible producers. Returning officer 38(1) The Commission shall appoint a returning officer for the purpose of and in connection with any election or vote taken under this Plan. (2) The returning officer may appoint individuals as deputy returning officers to assist in the conduct of elections and votes under this Plan. (3) The returning officer must (a) compile and maintain a voters list of eligible producers who are entitled to vote under this Plan, (b) ensure that a person does not cast a vote, except in accordance with this Plan, and (c) permit scrutiny of the actions of the returning officer and the deputy returning officers by a scrutineer in respect of the conduct of a vote taken under this Plan. (4) Unless otherwise directed by the Council, no person shall destroy any records or ballots in respect of a vote or election held under this Plan until 90 days have elapsed from the day on which the vote was taken. Controverted election 39(1) If an eligible producer (a) questions (i) the eligibility of a candidate, (ii) the eligibility of a voter, (iii) any matter relating to a ballot or the tabulation of ballots, or (iv) any other irregularity with respect to the conduct of an election, and (b) seeks to have the election declared invalid and the position declared vacant, the eligible producer may, not later than 15 days after the day on which the election was held, apply in writing to the Council to have the election declared invalid and the position declared vacant. (2) If, within the 15‑day period referred to in subsection (1), the Council has not received an application under subsection (1), a person elected at that election is deemed to be duly elected. (3) On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the Council must consider the matter and may (a) declare the election to be proper and the position to be filled, if, in the opinion of the Council, there is no basis for the application, (b) declare the election to be proper and the position filled, notwithstanding that there is a basis for the application, if, in the opinion of the Council, (i) the basis for the application did not materially affect the result of the election, and (ii) the election was conducted substantially in accordance with this Plan and the Act, or (c) declare the election to be void and the position vacant, if, in the opinion of the Council, there is a basis for the application and the basis is sufficient to, or did, affect the result of the election. (4) Notwithstanding that an election is declared void and a position is declared vacant under subsection (3)(c), the term of office of the position declared vacant is nevertheless deemed to have commenced on the day that the voided election was held. (5) If the Council declares an election to be void and the position vacant, the Council may (a) order that, within the time that the Council considers proper, a special Commission meeting be held and an election be conducted to fill the vacant position, or (b) appoint from among the eligible producers who are eligible to be elected to the position, an individual to fill the vacant position. (6) Where a person fills a position under subsection (5), that person shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term. Part 4 Transitional Provisions and Review 40 Repealed AR 177/2011 s19. Review 41 In compliance with the ongoing regulatory review initiative, this Regulation must be reviewed on or before September 30, 2016. AR 167/2000 s41;182/2004;177/2011 Schedule 1 Region 1 is made up of the area that is included in the following: (a) Cypress County; (b) County of Forty Mile No. 8; (c) County of Warner No. 5; (d) County of Lethbridge; (e) Municipal District of Taber; (f) County of Newell No. 4; (g) Cardston County; (h) Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9; (i) Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26; (j) Special Area No. 2; (k) Special Area No. 3; (l) Special Area No. 4; (m) Vulcan County; (n) Wheatland County; (o) Starland County; (p) Kneehill County; (q) Municipal District of Foothills No. 31; (r) Municipal District of Rocky View No. 44; (s) Mountain View County; (t) Municipal District of Provost No. 52; (u) County of Paintearth No. 18; (v) County of Stettler No. 6; (w) Flagstaff County; (x) Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61; (y) Red Deer County; (z) Lacombe County; (aa) Ponoka County; (bb) Clearwater County; (cc) Municipal District of Acadia No. 34; (dd) Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8; (ee) Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66; (ff) Improvement District No. 9 (Banff); (gg) Improvement District No. 4 (Waterton); (hh) Municipality of Crowsnest Pass; (ii) Kananaskis Improvement District; (jj) any city, town, village or summer village that is encompassed by the area described in clauses (a) to (ii). 2 Region 2 is made up of the area that is included in the following: (a) Camrose County; (b) Beaver County; (c) County of Minburn No. 27; (d) County of Vermilion River No. 24; (e) County of Two Hills No. 21; (f) Lamont County; (g) County of Wetaskiwin No. 10; (h) Leduc County; (i) Brazeau County; (j) Parkland County; (k) Strathcona County; (l) Sturgeon County; (m) Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87; (n) Lac La Biche County; (o) County of St. Paul No. 19; (p) Smoky Lake County; (q) Lac Ste. Anne County; (r) County of Barrhead No. 11; (s) Westlock County; (t) Woodlands County; (u) County of Thorhild No. 7; (v) Athabasca County; (w) Yellowhead County; (x) Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; (y) Improvement District No. 24 (Wood Buffalo); (z) Improvement District No. 13 (Elk Island); (aa) Improvement District No. 12 (Jasper National Park); (aa.1) Municipality of Jasper; (bb) Improvement District No. 25 (Willmore Wilderness); (cc) any city, town, village or summer village that is encompassed by the area described in clauses (a) to (bb). 3 Region 3 is made up of the area that is included in the following: (a) Northern Sunrise County; (b) Municipal District of Big Lakes; (c) Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17; (d) Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124; (e) Clear Hills County; (f) County of Northern Lights; (g) Mackenzie County; (h) Municipal District of Greenview No. 16; (i) County of Grande Prairie No. 1; (j) Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130; (k) Birch Hills County; (l) Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133; (m) Saddle Hills County; (n) Municipal District of Fairview No. 136; (o) Municipal District of Peace No. 135; (p) any city, town, village or summer village that is encompassed by the area described in clauses (a) to (o). AR 182/2004 Sched.;177/2011