This Panel will hear complaints regarding licensed chiropractors.
The composition of the Disciplinary Panel shall reflect the cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity of the province.
The Panel shall consist of:
• at least five chiropractors, appointed by the Board, who are not members of the Board, one of whom will be appointed to serve as chairperson
• at least two persons, appointed by the Minister, who are not chiropractors to represent the public interest
Diversity in the backgrounds, skills, knowledge, and experience of appointed Disciplinary Panel members can enhance the effectiveness of a Panel by bringing a wider range of perspectives and knowledge. Examples may include:
• Knowledge of professional regulation
• Knowledge of the Chiropractors Act, 2009
• Understanding the role of the Disciplinary Panel
• Flexibility and willingness to have a wider perspective on issues and to consider others’ opinions
• Ability to read, analyze, and critically evaluate evidence to render a decision as per the Legislation
• Ability to listen and work collaboratively as a team member
• Familiarity with the principals of good governance, including accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality and avoid conflict of interest
• Technological competency
• Leadership that fosters a diverse and respectful panel, and empowers others
• Backgrounds: health care, public relations, governance, legal expertise
The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:
• Expressed interest in health care
• Previous board experience/disciplinary panel experience
• Knowledge of the Chiropractic profession
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Appreciation of the responsibilities to the public
• Flexible, responsive and willing to consider others’ opinions
• Capable of a broad perspective on issues
• Ability to listen and work collaboratively as a team member
• No direct or indirect conflict of interest
• Strong reasoning and conflict resolution skills
• Strategic planning experience
• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Policy development experience
• Leadership/management skills
Panel members are only required if there is a disciplinary matter or upon the call of the Chair. A disciplinary matter will require approximately one week of dedicated time (hearing, deliberations and writing of the decision).
Of the members first appointed to the Disciplinary Panel, one half will be appointed for a term of two years and the remainder for a term of three years and all subsequent appointments of members will be for a term of three years.
Notwithstanding the expiry of their term, a member of the panel continues to be a member until they are re-appointed, or their replacement is appointed. Persons appointed to the panel may be reappointed.
The Disciplinary Panel of the Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Board is seeking to fill at least two public interest representative positions. Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals who possess the background, experience and skill set identified in the board profile above and who can bring unique perspectives to the table. Consideration will also be given to a variety of demographic factors to ensure the board is representative of the population they serve.
