In 2004 in N.B., 333 of 1,115 members of boards and commissions appointed by the provincial government were women:
2004 30%
2003 29% (475 /1,644)
1996 30%
1982 18%
In Regional Health Authorities, 38% (40/104) of government-appointed members are women, ranging from 20% for Region 7 Miramichi, to 47% for Region 4 Edmundston.

Noted for lack of improvement:
- Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Board of Directors: 2 women and 9 men (18%);
- Advisory Committee of the Political Process Financing Act: 1 woman and 7 men (13%).
- Regional Development Corp. Bd of Directors: 2 women and 11 men (15%, compared to 12% in 1996).
- Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Board: 1 woman and 8 men (11%, down from 14% in 1996)

Noted for significant improvement:
- Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority Board of Directors: 71% in 2004 (10/14), the same as in 2003 but up from 13% in 1996.
- Judicial Council: 38% (3/8) in 2004, up from 25% in 2003 and 11% in 1996.

Source: 1982: Survey by Advisory Council on the Status of Women using government lists; 1996: N.B. Department of Finance; 2003 and 2004: N.B. Executive Council Office.
Note: Some members appointed by ministerial authority are not included since Departments do not have to provide this information to the Executive Council Office database. Members on some boards and commissions are designated by legislation or are appointed from names provided by bodies other than the provincial government.