COUNCIL NEWS
COUNCIL DELIVERS POLICY UPDATES AND BEGINS NEXT STRATEGIC PLAN DURING ITS JUNE MEETING
The College Council met on June 22 by video-conference . The public is welcome to watch the proceedings through a livestream . Following each meeting , highlights are posted on the College website along with video replays of the policy discussions and meeting minutes . Council meets next on September 28 & 29 , 2022 .
Strategic 2026 in development
Members of Council and College staff met prior to Council for a half-day session to contribute to development of the College ’ s next strategic plan . Council appreciates the input of those who completed the survey in June to share their perspective on establishing priorities in Strategy 2026 . As Council determines its focus for the next few years , your input is valuable . Council will continue to work through its strategic planning process when it meets again in September .
During the Council meeting , Council reviewed the progress on initiatives in the third year of Strategy 2023 . The current strategic objectives focus on promoting professionalism , modernizing the College ’ s legislation , regulating proactively to mitigate risk , championing One Health , and assuring impact through outcomes . To review Strategy 2023 , please visit the College website at cvo . org / strategy2023 .
Fee increase approved for 2023
Council discussed the consultation feedback received on the by-law amendment which would increase licensing fees by $ 85 for 2023 . The fee increase ensures the College has sufficient funds to manage programs , ensure good governance , support necessary staffing , and provide leadership on issues that affect the public interest .
The need for a fee increase is due to rising operating expenses , an increase in the per diem rate for Council and Committee members , and annual lease costs as the College office relocates later this year . Following discussion , Council approved the increase which will be in place this fall . A video replay of the discussion is available on the College website .
Updates to the advertising standard
Council discussed changes to its standard on advertising in relation to regulatory changes which came into place as of July 1 , 2022 .
The standard was revised to remove references to testimonials which is consistent with their removal from regulation . Following discussion , Council approved the revised standard which is now available on the College website .
Drafting continues on a position to acknowledge spectrum of care
In policy work , the College Council reviewed a draft position on balancing access to care and animal health care options . This draft position evolved from the recommendations of the standard of care working group presented to Council earlier this year .
The intent of the draft position was to recognize the spectrum of care that supports the various options for the public in accessing veterinary medicine . After discussing the position and acknowledging the complexity of the topic , Council decided to return it to staff for further review . A revised draft will return to Council at a later date .
COMPETENCY-BASED COUNCILS
EQUIPPING DECISION-MAKERS FOR THE FUTURE
In organizational policy , Council discussed an initiative to review its nominations process to support strong decision-making for its future Council and Committees .
Across Canada and around the world , regulators are seeking assurance that decision-makers have the competency and skill-set to tackle complex issues in their work to serve the public interest . The College ’ s Governance , Audit and Risk Committee has been working on the project and provided a presentation to Council .
Following a robust discussion , Council approved a matrix of skills and representation for its Council and Committees that would foster a broad perspective in decision-making . The revised nomination process will support diversity on Council . Council agreed to move forward with continued consideration of these changes to its nominations process .
A video replay of the presentation and discussion is available on the College website .
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