David Omilgoitok, chair of Qulliq Energy Corp., resigns

David Omilgoitok, the chair of the board for Nunavut's Qulliq EnergyCorp., has resigned effective Friday, Feb. 13.

In a news release, the minister responsible for QEC, Keith Peterson, said he received the news on Friday.

"Davidinformed the government and the board that he wishes to spendmore time pursuing private business interests, Peterson said.

Omilgoitok was appointed chair in January of last year, following the resignation of five out of six board members, includingSimon Merkosak.

In a letter that was made public, Merkosak said the board members quit out of frustration and concern over lack of consultation with the board by the Nunavut Government.

Julie-Anne Miller, the board's vice-chair, will take over the position on an interim basis.