Committees
The business of the College of Paramedics is conducted by our Committees which have members drawn from practitioners across the province. The Paramedics Act and the Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws set out the Committee structure of the College and the composition and key responsibilities of the various committees. The College Council appoints members to College Committees. The Council also appoints each Committee chairperson and establishes a Committee Terms of Reference and budget.
The Act requires the College to have both Professional Conduct and Discipline Committees to ensure the College can conduct due diligence and provide fair hearing to members in the investigation (the Professional Conduct Committee) and response (the Disciplinary Committee) to complaints of professional misconduct. The College will provide training in investigation and Administrative Tribunals for these Committee members.
- The Professional Conduct Committee reviews and investigates complaints and makes recommendations to the Discipline Committee respecting whether further action should be taken or a hearing held in response to the Complaint. The Committee consists of five members appointed by Council. No member of the Council or member of the Disciplinary Committee is eligible to be a member of the Professional Conduct Committee.
- The Discipline Committee conducts hears and determines whether the member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence and may make an order respecting that finding. The Committee consists of four members of the College and a Public Appointee from Council. No elected member of Council and no member of the Professional Conduct Committee is eligible to be a member of the Discipline Committee.
The Administrative Bylaws establish five committees of the College: Executive, Legislation and Bylaws, Education, Audit and Nominations.
- The Executive Committee provides oversight and direction of the affairs of the College between Council meetings. The Committee is comprised of three Council members: the President, Vice-President and one Member-at-Large on Council.
- The Legislation and Bylaws Committee identifies options for Council to consider regarding potential changes to legislation affecting College members or revisions to the Paramedics Act and Bylaws. This committee also receives and prepares for the Annual General Meeting any resolutions from the members. The Committee is comprised of five people – three to be drawn from the membership. The President of Council chairs this committee which also includes a Public Appointee from Council.
- The Education Committee identifies options for Council to consider regarding the qualifications required for licensure of members, the standards for continuing education and matters concerning education of members. The Committee is comprised of five people – three to be drawn from the membership. The Chair of the Committee is a Member at Large on Council and a Public Appointee from Council also serves on this committee.
- The Audit Committee reviews and approves the financial and risk management information provided to Council, recommends the appointment of an external auditor and receives and acts on the auditors findings. The Committee is comprised of three people – two Council members and one non-member with a financial designation such as a Chartered Accountant or CMA. The Vice-President is the Chair of the Audit Committee.
- The Nominations Committee prepares a slate of candidates to fill member positions on Council for consideration at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Committee also recruits applicants for Committees for consideration by Council. The Committee is comprised of two members elected at the AGM and two appointed by Council including a former Council member and a Public Appointee on Council with previous board experience. One of the Council appointees will be the Chair.
Council has also established one Special Committee as allowed by the Administrative Bylaws: the Registration Committee.
- The Registration Committee provides oversight and support to the Registrar in determining eligibility of individuals for a practitioner licence, and ensuring the security and privacy of the Registry. It will identify options for Council consideration respecting licensing examinations, criminal record checks and other non-educational aspects of the registration process. The Committee is comprised of 7 individuals appointed by Council from the membership, including one Member at Large on Council.
Terms of Reference (pdf)
- Professional Conduct Committee
- Discipline Committee
- Executive Committee
- Legislation and Bylaws Committee
- Education Committee
- Audit Committee
- Nominations Committee
- Registration Committee
Committee Members for 2009-2010
| Audit Committee | Discipline Committee |
|---|---|
| Chair: Derek Dagenais, Vice President of Council Ross Reaburn, Member, former Council Member Karen Wallace, Public Representative on Council |
Chair: Don Brickner Jamie Struthers, Public Representative on Council Danae Ackles, Member Rob Ferland, Member Fire Representative (vacant) |
| Executive Committee | Legislation and Bylaws Committee |
| Chair: Brent Stewart, President of Council Jon Antal, Member-at-large on Council Derek Dagenais, Vice-President |
Chair: Brent Stewart, President of Council Jamie Struthers, Public Representative on Council Brad Mee, Member, former Council Member Lennie Davies, Member Wayne Therres, Member |
| Education Committee | Nominations Committee |
Chair: Bob Fenner, Council Member-at-Large Cari Evenson, Council Member-at-Large |
Dan Lewis, Past Member of Council Karen Todd, Public Representative on Council Marion Blain, Elected Member Mike Hengstler, Elected Member |
| Professional Conduct Committee | Registration Committee |
| Chair: Ken Luciak, Member Kathy Christmann, Member Brad Mee, Member, former Council Member Al Schneider, Member Barry Szeles, Member, Fire Representative |
Chair: Jon Antal, Council Member-at-Large Faron Nakaska, Vice-Chair, Member Danae Ackles, Member Jarret Cappelle, Member Chris Warren, Member Connie Wilson, Member |