Non-Council Committee FAQs
Don’t I need to be elected to Council to serve on a committee?
No. Under the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007 and by-laws of the College, members of the College who are not elected members of Council may be appointed to a number of College committees as Non-Council Committee members.
How are the Committee members chosen?
Applications are reviewed by the College’s Nominating Committee, which makes recommendations to Council on the composition of committees. Applicants are chosen based on their preferences and for a balance of skills, expertise and diversity.
When will I find out if I’m appointed to a committee?
Will my expenses be covered and will I be compensated?
How long will I serve on the committee? What is the time commitment?
What can I expect to do on a committee?
- Complaints, Discipline and Fitness to Practise Committees
- Registration Committee
- Registration Appeals Committee
- Standards of Practice Committee
Serving on one of these committees, you could expect to participate in a disciplinary hearing panel, consider and refer complaints, review registration applications or appeals, or participate in policy discussions and make recommendations to Council.
The chart below lists full descriptions of each Committee, their responsibilities and the average time commitment required.
Committee Descriptions
Committee |
Responsibilities |
Time Commitment |
| Complaints |
The Complaints Committee investigates and considers complaints and mandatory employer reports regarding members of the College. Where appropriate, the Committee may caution a member about their conduct. The Committee may also refer allegations of professional misconduct and/or incompetence to the Discipline Committee, or refer matters of incapacity to the Fitness to Practise Committee. |
Committee meetings or panels for training, policy discussions, and deliberating on complaints. Approximately 4 – 8 times per year. |
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Discipline *The same 12 members on the Discipline Committee are also on the Fitness to Practise Committee. The Chair and Vice-Chair positions are different for each. |
Panels of the Discipline Committee conduct hearings about allegations of professional misconduct or incompetence, and determine if a member of the College is guilty of professional misconduct or is incompetent. Discipline Committee hearings are generally open to members of the public. Committee members may be required to meet over consecutive days for hearings. |
Committee meetings or panels for training, policy discussions, and disciplinary hearings. Approximately 4 – 8 times per year. |
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Fitness to Practise *The same 12 members on the Discipline Committee are also on the Fitness to Practise Committee. The Chair and Vice-Chair positions are different for each. |
The Fitness to Practise Committee hears matters directed or referred to it regarding allegations of incapacity. Following a hearing, the Committee determines if a member of the College is physically or mentally unable to carry out their professional responsibilities. The Fitness to Practise Committee may impose restrictions on a member’s ability to practise where necessary to protect the public interest. |
Committee meetings or panels for training, policy discussions, and fitness to practise hearings. Approximately 4 – 8 times per year. |
| Registration Appeals | The Registration Appeals Committee is responsible for reviewing registration applications at the request of applicants once the Registrar proposes to refuse to issue a Certificate of Registration or to impose terms, conditions or limitations on a Certificate of Registration. |
Committee meetings or panels for training, policy discussions, reviewing applications and files, and registration appeals. Approximately 4 – 8 times per year. |
| Registration | The Registration Committee advises Council on strategic policy directions for registration requirements. For example, the Committee might discuss and advise Council on policies related to registration, approved education programs, or educational qualifications. The Committee does not review or make decisions about individual applications. |
Committee meetings or teleconferences for training, policy discussions, and making recommendations to Council. Approximately 5 times per year. |
| Standards of Practice | The Standards of Practice Committee advises Council on policy directions regarding the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and the Continuous Professional Learning program. For example, the Committee might review plans, policies or guidelines to help develop new learning resources for members. |
Committee meetings or teleconferences. Training, policy discussions, and making recommendations to Council. Approximately 5 times per year. |