Code of Conduct & Competency Profile

The Board of Directors, and its Committees, must comply with appropriate standards of conduct that help to command the confidence of the government, the public and the profession. This is articulated in the Board's Code of Conduct found in Schedule 4 of the By-Laws.

The College also has a Code of Ethics that governs all members of the profession.

It is a recognized best governance practice internationally that regulators ensure they have a desired blend of skills and competencies amongst individuals who serve on both their Boards and Committees. The College's Competency Profile and Skills Matrix indicates essential competencies and behavioural traits that Board and Committee Members demonstrate. A seperate set of desirable skills, experiences, or expertise are indicated that would enhance or complement the work of the Board.
 

Board and Committee Competency Profile & Skills Matrix

• Board and Committee Competency Profile & Skills Matrix

Schedule 4 - College By-Laws

Code of Conduct for the College and College Representatives

1. This Schedule applies to members of Board and members of all committees of the College.
2. Board and committee members must, at all times, maintain high standards of integrity, honesty and loyalty when discharging their College duties. They must act in the best interest of the College. They shall:
   1.    be familiar and comply with the provisions of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and its      regulations, the Health Professions Procedural Code, the Denturism  Act, 1991 and its regulations,    and the By-laws and Policies of the College;
   2.    be prepared to participate in Board meetings and committee work, including reading                    background materials and briefing documents;
   3.    diligently take part in committee work and actively serve on committees as appointed by the        Board;
   4.    regularly attend meetings on time (including not missing two (2) three (3) or more                          consecutive meetings without reasonable cause) and participate constructively in                          discussions;
   5.    offer opinions and express views on matters before the College, Board and committee, when        appropriate;
   6.    participate in all deliberations in a respectful and courteous manner, recognizing the diverse          background, skills and experience of Board and committee members;
   7.    uphold the decisions made by a majority of Board and committees, regardless of prior                  individual disagreement;
   8.    place the interests of the College, Board, and committee above all other interests;
   9.    avoid and, where that is not possible, declare any appearance of or actual conflicts of interest;
   10.    refrain from including or referencing Board or committee titles or positions held at the College    in any personal or business promotional materials, advertisements and business cards                   (although referencing one’s titles or positions held at the College in one’s curriculum vitae is            acceptable so long as the curriculum vitae is not overtly used in a promotional manner);
   11.    preserve confidentiality of all information before Board or committee unless disclosure has          been authorized by Board or is otherwise exempted under s. 36(1) of the RHPA;
   12.    refrain from attempting to influence a statutory decision unless one is a member of the panel         or, where there is no panel, of the committee dealing with the matter;
   13.    respect the boundaries of staff whose role is not to report to or work for individual Board or          committee members including not contacting staff members directly, except on matters where      the staff member has been assigned to provide administrative support to that committee or          the Board or where otherwise appropriate; and
   14.    be respectful of others and not engage in behaviour that might reasonably be perceived as            verbal, physical or sexual abuse or harassment.