Science North (Centre)

Ministry

Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries

URL

www.sciencenorth.ca

Address

100 RAMSEY LAKE ROAD
SUDBURY
P3E5S9

Phone

(705) 522-3701; 1-800-461-4898

Fax

(705) 522-4954

Background

Science North Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.4, ss. 2(1) (opens a new window)

Function

The Centre's mandate is to depict to the public and conduct, throughout northern Ontario, a program of education on the origins, development and progress of science and technology, and their relationship to society. The Centre's purpose is to stimulate public interest in its activities. It operates and maintains a model mine, collects, develops and exhibits objects and displays, and maintains and operates a museum, science centre and related facilities. It develops, produces, and markets exhibits, as well as providing consulting services.

Membership

The Centre consists of the trustees of the Board. The Lieutenant Governor in Council appoints at least fifteen trustees and designates one of the trustees as chair and another as vice-chair.

Term

Trustees serve for three years and may be reappointed for one or more further terms. When an unexpected vacancy occurs, a new trustee may be appointed to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Meetings

The Board meets four times per year.

Remuneration

Appointees are eligible to receive expenses.

Appointments & Vacancies