Dialogue Volume 11 Issue 2 2015 | Page 38

Council election Bring your skills to the table! Be Heard: Participate in decision making about standards of practice and professional conduct, and competencies for entry-to-practice and ongoing practice. Be Visionary: Lead the profession by sharing ideas and perspectives to help shape the practice of medicine in Ontario. Be Accountable: Help the College deliver on its mandate of responsible, professional, ethical decision making in the public interest. 38 Dialogue Issue 2, 2015 Be Involved: Participate on committees including the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee; Discipline Committee; Registration Committee; Finance Committee; or many others. The Ideal Candidate • Do you have a passion for medicine  and ensuring the standards of the profession are upheld? • Do you wish to shape the future of  medical regulation? • Are you committed to protecting and  serving the public interest? • Are you looking to get involved in  your profession in a meaningful way? If you answered in the affirmative to the questions above, then you should consider running in the upcoming election. What is the time commitment? Council meetings are held four times a year for two days each session, and Committee involvement will generally mean 30 days per year devoted to College business. Specific eligibility criteria and additional information about the election process can be found on our website at www.cpso.on.ca. Interested candidates can also emai