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8. Governance

08 Governance

8.1 Board of Directors

Encorp, a not-for-profit stewardship agency appointed by its member producers to fulfill the requirements of the Recycling Regulation (BC Reg. 449/2004), operates under a governance model emphasizing high standards of accountability and transparency. The Board of Directors oversees the organization’s governance and ensures that these principles are consistently upheld.

Encorp’s Board consists of nine members: representatives from five member industry groups and two non-affiliated directors with expertise in governance and audit. The five industry groups represented are:

The two non-affiliated directors provide independent oversight and specialized knowledge to strengthen the Board’s governance function.

8.2 Advisory Committee

As part of Encorp’s accountability and transparency framework, a standing stakeholder Advisory Committee has been established to ensure the Board of Directors receives input from a diverse range of stakeholders.

The Advisory Committee operates independently of the Board and includes representatives from various stakeholder groups, including depots, small brand owners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), regional districts and local governments. The Committee provides a formal avenue for these external stakeholders to share perspectives and insights with the Board.

The Advisory Committee reviews Encorp’s strategic and operating plans, as well as its financial and operational results. Committee members may also make recommendations to the Governance Committee and the Board of Directors.

The Committee is scheduled to meet on a biannual basis, or more frequently if additional meetings are required.

As of December 31, 2025
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