Governing Board of the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Veterinarians

Department

Authority

Remuneration

Purpose:

The purpose of the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Veterinarians (the College) is to serve and protect the public though the regulation of veterinary practice. The Governing Board of the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Veterinarians (the Board) oversees the registration, licensing, professional conduct of veterinarians and the facilities they practice from. It does so through the creation of by-laws, code of ethics and clinic standards, as well as primary complaints investigations.

Structure:

The Board is comprised of six members, including four directors, elected from and by the members of the College, one director appointed by the Minister who is not a veterinarian and the registrar who is a non-voting member. 

Competency Profile:

Those who make up the Board should collectively possess the following core competencies.

• high ethical standards and integrity;
• appreciation of the responsibilities to the public;
• flexible, responsive and willing to consider the opinions of others;
• capable of a wide perspective on issues;
• ability to communicate effectively and work as a team member;
• strong reasoning skills; and 
• no direct or indirect conflict of interest.

Qualifications:

The following are considerations in selecting members:

• Board governance experience and/or a working knowledge of self-governing associations;
• Ability to effectively exchange informattion; 
• Understanding of the human/animal bond; and
• Ability to serve the public interest by representing the point of view of persons who use, or may need to use, veterinary services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Time Commitments:

The entire membership of the College is expected to participate in the annual general meeting (held in November). Members of the Board should be available to meet at least monthly, with additional meetings required during active complaints investigations. Board members may also be expected to spend additional time to review materials and prepare for Board and Committee meetings.

Term:

The appointed director holds office a term of two years and is eligible for reappointment. Where a person appointed holds office for a period of four consecutive years, the person is not eligible for appointment until the expiration of 12 months from the end of the year in which they last held office as a director. Where the term of office of an appointed director expires, they continue to be a director until reappointed or replaced.

Vacancy Profile:

There is one vacancy on the Board for the appointed director position. Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals who possess the background, experience and skill-set identified in the board profile.

Please note that this is a public interest position and knowledge of veterinary medicine is not required. Additionally, in accordance with paragraph 6(1)(b) of the Veterinary Medical Act, 2004, the successful applicant must not be a veterinarian.

Consideration will also be given to a variety of demographic factors to ensure the Board is representative of the population it serves.