Mental Health Review Board

What is the function of the board?

The Mental Health Review Board is created under the Mental Health Act with jurisdiction in all psychiatric facilities and addiction treatment facilities in the province. The purpose of the board is to review cases involving persons who are suffering from mental disorder or is believed to be in need of treatment provided in a psychiatric facility.

Primary Role:  Adjudicative
Material Role: 

• Strategic Development 
• Advisory 
• Managerial/Oversight 

How many people are on the board?

The affairs of the Mental Health Review Board shall be conducted by a Board of Directors consisting of seven members, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council, as follows:

(a) three lawyers who are members in good standing of the Law Society of Prince Edward Island, one of whom shall be the chairperson and preside at meetings of the Review Board;
(b) two psychiatrists;
(c) two other persons who are not lawyers or psychiatrists.

A person appointed to the Review Board shall have knowledge, experience or a diverse perspective that will assist the Review Board to achieve its mandate.

Will I get paid?

Chair - $200/diem and Members - $142/diem.

What is the time commitment of the board?

Variable depending on the number and complexity of reviews. 

A member shall hold office for the period, not to exceed three years, specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for reappointment at the expiration of their term of office.

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.