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Order Number:

OC2017-127

Order Date:

2017-04-04

Department:

Fisheries and Land Resources

Authority:

Auditor General Act

Order Text:

Under the authority of section 16 of the Auditor General Act, the Lieutenant-Governor is pleased to request that the Auditor General inquire into and determine whether:
a) the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has adequate systems in relation to decisions respecting the acquisition and disposition of firearms and ammunition by the department;
b) the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has adequate systems to record, monitor and secure its firearms and ammunition inventory;
c) the Firearms Policy of the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources covers all relevant issues pertaining to the use and control of firearms and ammunition;
d) the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has adequate procedures to monitor compliance by: (i) stewardship and education staff; and (ii) habitat, game and fur management staff, of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry and Wildlife Branch, with the Firearms Policy and, where appropriate, test compliance with this Policy; and
e) use of force training is provided to: (i) stewardship and education staff; and (ii) habitat, game and fur management staff, of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry and Wildlife Branch.

 

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