Criteria

Physicians and medical learners 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 

Eligibility

A member-at-large is any member with the right to hold an office (full members, retired members, members on leave, clinical assistants), as outlined in Section 1 of the Rules & Regulations. A medical learner is a student or a resident member.

Time commitment

Serving on the Governance Committee requires:

• Approximately five meetings per year (can participate by teleconference)
• Review of meeting materials

Honoraria and expenses for meeting attendance are paid according to the Honoraria and Expense policy.

Expression of interest

Doctors Nova Scotia members interested in serving on the Governance Committee can submit an Expression of Interest form.

Vacancies

The 2026 vacancies have now been filled, however, interested members can submit an Expression of Interest form at anytime throughout the year and will be notified if a vacancy becomes available. Submissions are kept on file for two years.

Term chart

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.