Criteria
Physicians interested in a position on the Governance Committee must:
- Be a member of Doctors Nova Scotia
- Possess general knowledge of or interest in governance
- Be willing to commit to a two or three-year term
In addition, the following are not required but would be an asset:
- Experience on a governance committee or a board
- An Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) or comparable designation
Time commitment
Serving on the Governance Committee requires:
- Approximately five meetings per year (can participate by teleconference)
- Review of meeting materials
Expression of interest
Doctors Nova Scotia members interested in serving on the Governance Committee can submit an Expression of Interest form.
Governance Committee Membership | |||
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Member | Term | Date elected/appointed | Term ending |
Kathy Gallagher, Committee Chair | 1st | June 2019 | June 2022 |
Heather Johnson, President | June 2021 | June 2022 | |
André Bernard, Board Chair | September 2016 | June 2022 | |
Robyn MacQuarrie, Past President | June 2021 | June 2022 | |
Kelly Dakin Hache (Board representative) | 2nd | June 2021 | June 2024 |
Cindy Marshall (Board representative) | 2nd | June 2021 | June 2024 |
Vacant | |||
Lesya Shuba | 1st | June 2020 | June 2023 |
Each member can serve a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms. If the incumbent wants to re-offer for a second term, the appointment must be recommended by the committee and approved by the Board of Directors.