21.1. For the purposes of subparagraph 3 of the second paragraph of section 21 and sections 21.0.1 and 21.0.2, a member qualifies as independent if the member has no direct or indirect relation or interest, in particular of a financial, commercial, professional or philanthropic nature, that could interfere with the quality of the member’s decisions as regards the interests of the centre. The following are considered not to be independent members:(1) a member who is in the employ of the centre or of an ambulance service permit holder operating in the territory served by the centre, or who was in such employ in the three years preceding appointment to office;
(2) a member who is in the employ of the Government or a government agency within the meaning of section 4 of the Auditor General Act (chapter V-5.01); or (3) a member having an immediate family member who is a senior officer of the centre.