Order in Council 1796/2016

On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, by and with the advice and concurrence of the Executive Council of Ontario, orders that:

Whereas Sophie Martel was reappointed as full-time vice chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal by Order in Council numbered O.C. 1795/2016 dated November 23, 2016;

Therefore, pursuant to subsection 173(2) of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997,

Sophie Martel shall be paid annual remuneration of $131,450 dollars;

Further, Sophie Martel shall be eligible for benefits, excluding pension, in accordance with the benefit entitlements of the Senior Management Group of the Ontario Public Service;

Further, Sophie Martel may elect to participate in the Public Service Pension Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. If she declines to participate in the Public Service Pension Plan, she shall not be entitled to compensation in lieu of participation in the Plan;

Further, Sophie Martel shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred while engaged in the business of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal in accordance with the relevant directives, guidelines and policies of the Treasury Board and Management Board of Cabinet.

And further, this Order in Council is effective the date this Order in Council is made.