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 denturists who are not members of the Board, one of whom will be appointed to serve as chairperson
• the Minister shall appoint at least two persons, who are not denturists, 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 the Denturists Act, 2005
• Knowledge of professional regulation
• Understanding of the role of the Disciplinary Panel
• 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
• Flexibility and willingness to have a wider perspective on issues and to consider others’ opinions
• Technological competency
• Backgrounds: governance, human relations, human resources, health care, legal expertise
The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:
• General understanding of self-regulation
• Interest in health care
• Previous board/disciplinary panel 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 as a team member
• No direct or indirect conflict of interest
• Strong reasoning 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 persons first appointed by the minister to the Disciplinary Panel, one shall be appointed for a term of two years and the other for a term of three years, and all subsequent appointments shall be for a term of three years.
Persons appointed to the Disciplinary Panel may be reappointed.
Where the term of office of a person appointed under this section expires, he or she continues to be a member of the Board until re-appointed or replaced.
The Disciplinary Panel of the Newfoundland and Labrador Denturists Board is seeking to fill at least two positions to represent the public interest. 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.
