Board Election

Board Election

Dr. Nabha Shetty and Dr. Deanna Field were the successful candidates in the 2023 Doctors Nova Scotia Board of Directors election.

Election results

Specialist from inside Metro Halifax

Candidate On-line votes Paper ballots Total votes Percentage*
Dr. Nabha Shetty, Halifax 214 2 216 32
Dr. Peter MacDougall, Halifax 189 6 195 29
Dr. Jayani Abeysekera, Halifax 157 5 162 24
Dr. Kirstin Weerdenburg, Halifax 104 1 105 15
Total 664 14 678 100


Family physician from outside Metro Halifax

Candidate On-line votes Paper ballots Total votes Percentage*
Dr. Deanna Field, Truro 174 2 176 26
Dr. Amy MacMullin, LIverpool 154 2 156 23
Dr. George Burden, East Hants 127 6 133 20
Dr. Roshan Abid, Truro 110 1 111 17
Dr. Amanda Webster, Bible Hill 91 3 94 14
Total 656 14 670 100

*Percentage represents the percentage of total votes the candidate received.

Length of terms

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

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 six 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.

Contact

Sonia Abi Ajab
Executive assistant to the President and CEO; admin team lead; board and committee support; section inquiries; admin support
902-481-4900 (direct)
1-800-563-3427