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 Board shall consist of:
• at least five licensed hearing aid practitioners who are not members of the Board, appointed by the Board, one of whom shall be appointed to serve as chairperson
• at least two persons, who are not licensed hearing aid practitioners, appointed by the Minister to represent the public interest, who shall together constitute a Disciplinary Panel
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 Hearing Aid Practitioners Act
• 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
• Understanding the principles of fairness, maintain confidentiality, and avoid conflict of interest
• Flexibility and willingness to have a wider perspective on issues, and to consider others’ opinions
• Backgrounds: governance, health care, human relations, legal expertise
• Technological competency
The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:
• Demonstrated understanding of professional regulation
• Expressed interest in health care
• Previous board/disciplinary panel experience/policy development experience
• Knowledge of the hearing aid practitioners 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 communicate effectively (written and oral) and, to listen and work as a team member
• Strong reasoning and conflict resolution skills
• Leadership/management skills
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 continues to be a member until they are re-appointed or there is replacement is appointed. Persons appointed to the Disciplinary Panel may be reappointed.
