Section 172 — Registrar
Text of provision
(1) The Immigration Division consists of the Deputy Chairperson, Assistant Deputy Chairpersons and other members necessary to carry out its functions.
(2) The members of the Immigration Division are appointed in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.
Plain English
Section 172 provides that the Chairperson may designate an employee of the Board to be the Registrar. The Registrar manages the administrative and registry functions of the IRB, including receiving filings, scheduling hearings, and managing the case management system.
Registry staff are the primary point of contact for practitioners filing materials with the IRB.
Practical effect
The Registrar's office and IRB registry staff play an important practical role in managing case files and scheduling. Filing deadlines run from dates of receipt by the registry, so understanding the registry's procedures — including the IRB's e-filing system (MyCase for claimants; counsel portals) — is essential for practitioners. The Registrar has no authority to decide substantive issues but may make administrative decisions about filings.