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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Term | Date elected/appointed | Term ending |
| Kathy Gallagher, Committee Chair | 2nd | June 2018 | June 2021 |
| 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 | 1st | October 2021 | June 2024 |
| 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.