This Council will ensure that persons working in this specific health profession have the appropriate academic credentials and competencies for entry to practice.
The composition of the College shall reflect the cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity of the province.
The College shall be governed by:
• a council consisting of seven members elected from and by registered physiotherapists in accordance with the by-laws
• two members appointed by the Minister who are not registered physiotherapists
Diversity in the backgrounds, skills, knowledge, and experience of appointed Council members can enhance the effectiveness of the Council by bringing a wider range of perspectives and knowledge. Examples may include:
• Knowledge of the Physiotherapy Act, 2006
• Knowledge of health and physiotherapy
• Understanding of professional regulation
• Ability to think strategically and engage in future-oriented discussion and planning
• Leadership that fosters a diverse and respectful environment
• Ability to read and understand financial statements
• Ability to read, analyze, and critically evaluate information
• Ability to utilize ethics to manage self, others, information, and resources
• Backgrounds: health care, public sector administration, legal expertise
The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:
• Demonstrated interest in physiotherapy
• Previous board 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
• Strategic planning experience
• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Policy development experience
• Leadership/management skills
Council meetings are held once a month (except during July and August) and generally last two hours.
The Council has two committees that appointed members are expected to be members of: the Complaints Authorization Committee and the Membership Committee. These committees usually only meet when a need arises, and this can be shared between the two appointed members.
A person appointed by the Minister holds office for a term of three years and is eligible to be re-appointed. Where a person appointed by the Minister holds office for a period of nine consecutive years, the person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Council until the expiration of 12 months from the end of the year in which they were last a member.
Where the term of office of a person appointed by the Minister expires, they will continue to be a member of the Council until re-appointed or replaced.
