COUNCIL ELECTION
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN IN FOUR ELECTORAL DISTRICTS
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Council election !
Nominations are currently being accepted from the following electoral districts :
– Electoral District # 2 - includes licensed members in Brant , Elgin , Haldimand and Norfolk , Niagara , Hamilton
– Electoral District # 7 – includes licensed members in Haliburton , Algoma , Cochrane , Kenora , Manitoulin , Nipissing , Parry Sound , Rainy River , Sudbury , Temiskaming , Thunder Bay , Muskoka
– Electoral District # 8 - includes licensed members in Stormont , Dundas , Glengarry , Leeds , Grenville , Prescott , Russell , Frontenac , Lanark , Lennox Addington , Renfrew , Ottawa
– Electoral District # 10 – includes licensed members in Toronto and York
Licensed members who live or work in one of the above electoral districts , and specified that electoral district for their voting preference , are eligible to seek election , to nominate a candidate and also to vote in the election .
Serving on Council is an opportunity to play a leadership role in veterinary regulation . The success of regulation is a result of the contributions of those who seek election to Council . Council members will be elected for a three-year term . Further details about the 2021 election are available on the College website . Please consider running for election or nominating a colleague as a candidate !
Understanding the College Commitment
The College is committed to helping candidates understand clearly what is involved with serving on Council . “ Understanding the College Commitment ” is a video series which explains in detail the College mandate and the role and responsibilities for Council members . Council nominees are asked to watch the videos as part of the nomination process .
There is an introductory overview to “ Understanding the College Commitment ” which will provide you with an overview of the election process as well as help you to understand your opportunity for contribution .
Election 2021 key dates :
July 7 - call for nominations opens August 20 - deadline for nominations September 21 - ballots sent out October 5 - election day
POLICY STATEMENT
FACILITY DIRECTOR ’ S ACCREDITATION ROLE CLARIFIED
At its June meeting , College Council approved a policy statment which clarifies the role and expectations for the facility director .
The facility director is accountable for ensuring that veterinary facilities are operated in accordance with the facility standards established by the College Council . However , this role and its obligations and responsibilities had not been clearly defined by the College and , the role was not well understood by veterinarians .
The new policy statement has been developed to assist veterinarians in understanding the definition of the facility director and its role and responsibilities .
The College Council is concerned by the substantial number of deficiencies identified during inspections . The facility director is responsible for ensuring a facility is operating in accordance with the Veterinarians Act , its Regulations , and facility standards .
The policy document will be posted on the College website this summer .
HOMEWOOD HEALTH PROGRAM
Confidential Ontario Toll-free Line : 1-866-750-3207
The Homewood Health Program is a free , confidential service to support the health , well-being and resilience of veterinarians . Stay Well - Your health is important to your competence .
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