Committees

CMTBC has seven committees that support CMTBC in specific areas. The College’s Committees are comprised of public representatives, elected Board members, and Practising RMTs.

Application For CMTBC Committee Membership (Fillable PDF)

Discipline Committee

The Discipline Committee hears and determines any matters that have been forwarded to it by the Inquiry Committee. The Discipline Committee strikes a panel of three or more people to sit for each discipline hearing.

Members:

Jennifer Lie (Chair)
Arny Abramson
Emily Bissonnette
Deborah Charrois
Christine Jackson
Evan Jeary
Elisa Peterson
Rachel Shiu
Marilynne Waithman
Michael Wiebe
Stefanie Wong

Discipline Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee supports the CMTBC Board’s mandate by identifying and addressing financial risks and issues, assuring reliable and relevant financial reporting, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations. The Committee reviews quarterly financial reports, budgets and forecasts, and audited financial statements and auditors’ reports. The Committee advises the Board and management staff on financial matters.

Members:
Deborah Charrois (Chair)
Nicholas Aubin
Emily Bissonnette
Conrad Chevalier
Ashley Leighton

Finance & Audit Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee develops and recommends to the Board best practices and effective approaches to strategic planning, organizational renewal, organizational conduct, and risk management.

Members:

Jonathan Norton (Chair)
Deborah Charrois
Barbara Anne Martin

Governance Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Inquiry Committee

The role of the Inquiry Committee is to process complaints regarding the conduct and competence of registrants.
The Inquiry Committee can also conduct audits and initiate investigations on its own.

Members
Teresa Budd (Chair)
Pamela Nonis (Vice-Chair)
Sheila Cessford
Cary Cowan
Lynne Harris
Jana Konkin
Barbara Martin
Robin Perry
Wendy Sanders

Inquiry Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Patient Relations Committee

The Patient Relations Committee establishes and maintains a program to prevent professional misconduct, including professional misconduct of a sexual nature. The Committee develops guidelines for the conduct of registrants with their patients, and provides information to the public regarding the College’s complaint and discipline process.

Members:
Michael Wiebe (Chair)
Richard Ingram
Jennifer Lie
Meredith Murray
Marilynne Waithman
Stefanie Wong

Patient Relations Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Quality Assurance Committee

The Quality Assurance (QA) Committee monitors the ongoing competency of Practising registrants, and the re-entry to the profession of Non-practising registrants wishing to return to Practising status. The Committee is responsible for the development of standards of professional practice, clinical practice guidelines, and advisory statements.

Members:
Jennifer Lie (Chair)
Laura Dunkley
Richard Ingram
Jana Konkin
Sue Murphy
Harman Pandher
Robin Perry
Marilynne Waithman

Quality Assurance Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Registration Committee

The Registration Committee is responsible for overseeing the process of becoming a registrant of CMTBC, including policy related to the administration of registration examinations, such as the accommodation of special needs. The Committee makes decisions about registration matters in accordance with the Health Professions Act and the College’s Bylaws.

Members:
Joti Dhesi (Chair)
Jonathan Norton
Aisha Ohene-Asante
Harman Pandher
Wendy Sanders
Michael Wiebe

Registration Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)