Council of the Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapy

The Council of the Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapy governs the affairs of the College.

What is the function of the council?

Section 7(2) of the Regulated Health Professions Act (the "RHPA") describes the duties of the council of a college as follows:

  • to manage and conduct the business and affairs of the college; and
  • to exercise the college's rights, powers and privileges in the college's name and on the college's behalf.

Primary Role:  Non-adjudicative

Material Role:

  • Strategic Development 
  • Advisory 
  • Professional Organization 
  • Managerial/Oversight 

How many people are on the council?

Section 7 of the RHPA provides that a council shall be comprised of at least six persons.

What are the requirements of council members?

Formal Qualifications: Dependent on position sought.

Work & Experience Requirements: Dependent on position sought.

Skills Required: Consistent with material role (see "Function" above)

What are the nomination requirements?

Subsection 7(5) of the RHPA provides that at least one third of the members of a council shall be public representatives appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The remaining two thirds of the members of a council are nominated by the membership of the College in accordance with its bylaws.

Will I get paid?

There is no remuneration paid to members of the Council.

What is the time commitment of the council?

There are several meetings per year with an aggregate time commitment of 25 to 30 hrs maximum. Opportunities may exist for additional committee work.

The RHPA provides that the term of a member of a council shall not exceed three years. A member may serve more than one term of office but not more than six consecutive years. 

Council of the Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapists - Members
Name County Term Start Term End
Jennifer Dillon Prince County May 31, 2023 May 31, 2025
Rose Delaney Queens County July 5, 2023 July 5, 2025
Lara Kispal Queens County May 31, 2023 May 31, 2025
Amanda Fraser Queens County July 5, 2023 July 5, 2025
Dan Glenn-Graham Prince County August 14, 2024 August 14, 2027
Lorraine Robinson Prince County August 14, 2024 August 14, 2027

How can I apply?                

If you would like to serve as a member of a provincial government agency, board, or commission (ABC) you can apply online through Engage PEI

Who can I contact?

Director of Primary Care and Chronic Disease
902-569-7640

Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapists
PO Box 20078 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 9E3

Published date: 
August 29, 2024
Executive Council Office

General Inquiries

Executive Council Office
5th Floor, Shaw Building
95 Rochford Street
P.O. Box 2000,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

General Inquiries:
Phone: 902-368-4502
Fax: 902-368-6118

DeptECO@gov.pe.ca

Engage PEI Inquiries: 
engagepei@gov.pe.ca 

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