Nominations
Nominations are being accepted for 11 vacancies on the council (nine elected, two appointed). Nominations open on Monday, Sept. 8, and close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2. Apply by nomination form, here.
The electoral districts are based on county lines in Nova Scotia. There is one vacancy in each of the following areas except Halifax, where there are three positions vacant:
Elected:
- Annapolis/Kings counties
- Antigonish/Guysborough counties
- Digby/Yarmouth/Shelburne Counties
- Halifax County (2 metro, 1 rural)
- Inverness/Victoria/Cape Breton and Richmond counties
- Lunenburg/Queens counties
- Pictou County
Appointed:
- Locum representative
- Internationally trained physician
Voting
Voting for the elected seats in the annual election runs from Thursday, Oct. 9, to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30. The Council is responsible for selecting the candidates for the appointed seats.
Members of the Section of Family Doctors may only nominate and vote for physicians from within their own geographic area. All positions are for two-year terms.
Term
All seats are for a two year term.
Honoraria and travel
The Council meets approximately four times a year, with the option to attend virtually. Council members receive a $600 honorarium for each meeting and are reimbursed for travel expenses for in-person attendance.
About the Council
The Section of Family Doctors Council advocates for the business and interests of primary care physicians. The council's work involves developing strategies for dealing with key issues that affect the role, responsibilities, and capabilities of primary care physicians.
Influencing change
The council acts as a sounding board for health transformation, often hearing about new initiatives in the earliest stages of their development. The Department of Health and Wellness, the Nova Scotia Health Authority, the Policy and Health Issues Committee and other health-care partners often solicit feedback from this group on behalf of family physicians across the province.