College Council
The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (the Act), among other things, sets
out the objects of the College. The Opticianry Act, 1991 speaks to the scope of
practice of the profession, authorized acts Opticians may perform and the
composition of the College Council.
The Council of the College of Opticians is currently composed of eight (8)
elected members and five (5) public members. Elected members of Council are
Registered Members of the College elected by their peers to positions on the
Council in accordance with the by-laws. Public members of the Council are
appointed by the Ontario Government.
All Opticians in the province are important contributors to self-regulation. By
adhering to the Standards of Practice in daily practice and by meeting the
requirements of the Quality Assurance Program, Opticians support
self-regulation. Participating in the election of Council members is another way
Opticians are involved in self-regulation.
The professional members of Council and Committees bring expertise about the
practice of Opticianry and an understanding of today’s realities to their
decision-making. They reflect each Optician’s commitment to the public’s right
to safe, ethical, and competent care. Council must approve all changes to entry
to practice competencies and requirements, set the Standards of Practice for the
profession, and enact By-laws and Policies for the College. It is important to
note that members elected to Council do not represent the interest of the
Opticians in their district. Members of Council and Committees make decisions
that further the College’s mandate to regulate and improve the practice of
Opticianry in the public interest.
Meetings of the Council of the College are open to the public and provide a
forum for discussion of a wide range of issues affecting the governing of the
profession.
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