Council of the Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapy
The Council of the Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapy governs the affairs of the College.
What is the function of the council?
Section 7(2) of the Regulated Health Professions Act (the "RHPA") describes the duties of the council of a college as follows:
- to manage and conduct the business and affairs of the college; and
- to exercise the college's rights, powers and privileges in the college's name and on the college's behalf.
Primary Role: Non-adjudicative
Material Role:
- Strategic Development
- Advisory
- Professional Organization
- Managerial/Oversight
How many people are on the council?
Section 7 of the RHPA provides that a council shall be comprised of at least six persons.
What are the requirements of council members?
Formal Qualifications: Dependent on position sought.
Work & Experience Requirements: Dependent on position sought.
Skills Required: Consistent with material role (see "Function" above)
What are the nomination requirements?
Subsection 7(5) of the RHPA provides that at least one third of the members of a council shall be public representatives appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The remaining two thirds of the members of a council are nominated by the membership of the College in accordance with its bylaws.
Will I get paid?
There is no remuneration paid to members of the Council.
What is the time commitment of the council?
There are several meetings per year with an aggregate time commitment of 25 to 30 hrs maximum. Opportunities may exist for additional committee work.
The RHPA provides that the term of a member of a council shall not exceed three years. A member may serve more than one term of office but not more than six consecutive years.
| Name | County | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Delaney, Physiotherapist | Queens County | July 6, 2025 | May 31, 2026 |
| Amanda Fraser, Physiotherapist | Queens County | July 6, 2025 | May 31, 2026 |
| Bailey McAssey, Physiotherapist | Queens County | May 29, 2025 | May 31, 2027 |
| Mark MacKenzie, Physiotherapist | Queens County | May 29, 2025 | May 31, 2027 |
| Dan Glenn-Graham, Public Representative | Prince County | August 14, 2024 | August 14, 2027 |
| Lorraine Robinson, Public Representative | Prince County | August 14, 2024 | August 14, 2027 |
How can I apply?
If you would like to serve as a member of a provincial government agency, board, or commission (ABC) you can apply online through Engage PEI.
Who can I contact?
Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapists
PO Box 20078
Charlottetown, PE C1A 9E3
Executive Council Office
5th Floor, Shaw Building
95 Rochford Street
P.O. Box 2000,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
General Inquiries:
Phone: 902-368-4502
Fax: 902-368-6118
Engage PEI Inquiries:
engagepei@gov.pe.ca
Visit Engage PEI to learn more about serving as a member of an agency, board or commission (ABC).
