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SECTION IV – Other Items of Interest

4.1 Administration (Administrative Services)

This activity is used to manage the Park in accordance with its mandate and the NBC’s vision. In addition to management of all the services covered by other program activities, this activity includes all administrative services, revenue generation and property management.

Financial Resources (in thousands of dollars)

Human Resources

It should be noted that financial resources include payments in lieu of taxes.

Expected Results:
The NBC expected to provide sound management while showing openness and accountability.

Performance measurements and indicators:

Achieved Results:
The NBC generated revenue as projected. Indeed, it exceeded its target by $103,696. Increased parking fees and the greater attendance at educational development activities explains the excess revenue.

The NBC considers it has demonstrated sound, rigorous management in all its special projects, including the planned expansion of 390 De Bernières Avenue, since no other satisfactory solution was conceivable. The allotted budget was respected, and a transfer was necessary to complete the work.

Various announcements were made to advise the general public of the work planned in the park and to show openness. In all cases the NBC took care to fulfil the requirements of the Federal Identity Program. Thus, a press conference was held to announce the Canadian government’s investment and the work to be done in the park in 2007–2008. In addition, news releases were sent to the media to announce the dates of the work, its duration and the possible inconvenience, and to emphasize that the work was intended to improve health and safety and would benefit park users and visitors as well as the forecast overall budget. In addition, informational signs were put up at the park entrances to relay that information. Residents or agencies directly concerned were notified in advance and measures were taken to limit the inconvenience to them.

In another successful result, the NBC completed the first stage of the risk prevention guide in accordance with the Canada Labour Code – Part II. All risks to each of the units was listed, compliance with Acts/regulations/standards on preventive measures was verified and recommendations were submitted to determine action priorities. A contract had been awarded to an external supplier in view of the workload to be got through for the NBC’s other priorities.

The NBC was overloaded with work at the end of fiscal 2007–2008. Many hours of work were needed for NBC staff, lawyers and experts representing the NBC to prepare the case that heard in Superior Court in February 2008 concerning a suit for nearly $500,000 against the NBC. This was the result of the heavy rains of August 2, 2000, which caused a rockfall from the cliff and damage to properties below.

The Administration and Finance team was made up of 11 employees plus one student and four parking attendants. They are particularly concerned with the planning, management and operation of all programs as well as pay, leave and vacations, allowances, computers, supply and purchasing, and parking spaces.

4.2 Other Information

Listing of Statutes and Regulations

Web Site

Internet Address:  www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

Resource peoples

Michel Leullier, Commission Secretary
e-mail: michel.leullier@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
Louise Germain, Assistant Secretary
e-mail: louise.germain@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
Anne Chouinard, Executive Assistant
e-mail: anne.chouinard@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
Paule Veilleux, Financial Services Agent
e-mail: paule.veilleux@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

The National Battlefields Commission
390 de Bernières Avenue
Quebec City, Quebec
G1R 2L7

Telephone: (418) 648-3506
Facsimile: (418) 648-3638

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