Nominations open

Nominations are now open for two seats on Doctors Nova Scotia's Board of Directors:

• one specialist from inside Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)
• one family physician from outside HRM

Length of terms

All seats are for three-year terms. If elected, board members may serve two consecutive three-year terms.

Nomination form

Nominations are accepted through the Board of Directors nomination form​.

Nomination deadline

Feb. 24 is the deadline to submit Board of Directors nominations.

Voting period

Voting in the Board of Directors election runs from March 12 to April 6. Electronic ballots will be distributed to members directly via email. Mail ballots will only be provided to those who do not have an email on account.

Election results

Results of the Board of Directors election will be made available by April 9.

Board role

The Board of Directors is responsible for developing and executing the strategic direction, approving governing policy and overseeing the management of Doctors Nova Scotia.

Board meetings

There are between six and eight meetings per year, held on Friday afternoons.

Honoraria

Board members are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and honoraria as outlined in the association’s Honoraria and Expense Policy.