This Panel will hear complaints regarding licensed practitioners.
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 dispensing opticians who are not members of the Board, one of whom shall be appointed to serve as chairperson
• at least two persons appointed by the Minister, who are not dispensing opticians, to represent the public interest, who shall together constitute a Disciplinary Panel
Diversity in the backgrounds, skills and experience of appointed 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
• Understanding the role of the Disciplinary Panel
• Strategic management and organizational change
• 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 competence
• Leadership that fosters a diverse and respectful panel, and empowers others
• Backgrounds: health care, public relations, governance, human relations, financial expertise, education, legal expertise
The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:
• Demonstrated understanding of professional regulation
• Expressed interest in health care
• Previous board/disciplinary panel experience/experience with administrative decision-making/decision writing/policy development experience
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Appreciation of the responsibilities to the public
• Flexible, responsive and willing to consider others’ opinions
• Capable of a wide 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)
Panel members are only required if there is a disciplinary matter or upon the call of the Chair.
Of the members first appointed to the Disciplinary Panel, one half shall be appointed for a term of two years and the remainder for a term of three years and all subsequent appointments of members to the Disciplinary Panel shall be for a term of three years.
Notwithstanding the expiry of their term, a member of the Disciplinary Panel may continue to be a member until they are reappointed or replaced. Persons appointed to the Disciplinary Panel may be reappointed
