Advisory Committee on Regulation & Professional Practice

ADVISORY COMMITTEE on REGULATION & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Terms of Reference

PURPOSE

The Advisory Committee on Regulation & Professional Practice (ACR&PP) is responsible for addressing issues of Regulation & Professional Practice as referred by the Board of Directors (BOD).

ORGANIZATION

• The Committee shall consist of the Chair and at least three other members.

• Members shall serve a two-year term (maximum 3 consecutive terms).

• Committee members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors (BOD).

• The Chair shall be elected by members of the Committee as per Bylaw 11.03 (B)

• At least two members shall be bilingual.

• In addition, members of other associations and the public may be appointed.

THE CHAIRPERSON SHALL:

• Ensure that no more than 50% of the Committee is replaced in any given year.

• Schedule meetings as required to develop and maintain the Professional Development Program (PDP) and submit recommended revisions to BOD for approval.

• Report to BOD as required.

• Submit Annual Budget to the Treasurer by October 1st of each year.
  
• Submit written annual report to the Executive Director and the Editor of the newsletter no later than January 15th of each year. The report shall cover the calendar year prior to the year in which the AGM is held.

• Notify the Executive Director in writing if unable to complete term.

• Provide the Registrar, annually, with a list of members and their compliance status.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL:

• Complete an Acceptance to a Position on a Committee form at first meeting.

• Review the Act, Bylaws, Rules and other NBSMLT documents in order to become familiar with the organization of the Society and issues related to the profession.

• Attend Committee meetings as required.

• Review application forms for compliance with the requirements of the Professional Development Program (PDP).

• Notify Chair in writing if unable to complete Committee term.

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