Board & Committees

Our Board

The Board is responsible for leading the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) and for ensuring that the College fulfils its duties and objects set out in the Health Professions Act. Board members provide strategic leadership. They guide the organization’s direction, ensure necessary resources, and monitor performance to meet the College’s mandate. The Board and Registrar/CEO work together to ensure that CCHPBC fulfils its public protection role.

The Board consists of six registrant members (at least one member and not more than two members from each profession regulated by the College) and six public members (appointed by the Minister of Health). Members are selected so that collectively they bring diverse practice, lived experience, provincial geography, and professional skills to the table. Of the 12 Board members, the goal is to have at least two Indigenous members.

REGISTRANT MEMBERS:

Dr. Christopher Anderson
Dr. Kelly Fujibayashi
Dr. Elliot Mayhew
Jonathan Norton
Asa Tooshkenig
Jason Tutt

PUBLIC MEMBERS:

Benjamin Campbell
Harmohanjit Pandher
Allan Seckel (designated Board Chair)
Jocelyn Stanton
Terri Van Steinburg
Jacqueline Tarantino

Board Meeting Dates

The following are the dates, times, and locations for upcoming Board meetings. This information is subject to change. Please refer to this page for updates.

Date	Location
Friday, September 27, 2024 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Chief Simon Baker Room 1607 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
Thursday, December 5, 2024 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	Virtual Meeting
Friday, March 21, 2025 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	CCHPBC Offices 900-200 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
Thursday, June 19, 2025 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	Virtual Meeting
Thursday, September 18, 2025 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	CCHPBC Offices 900-200 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

Attending Board Meetings

CCHPBC welcomes all interested parties wishing to observe in-person open Board meetings. To RSVP, please email ac.cbphcc@ofni at least one week in advance. Please include your name and any accommodation request(s).

Virtual Board meetings are not open to observers. These meetings, however, are recorded, and observers may request access to the recording by emailing ac.cbphcc@ofni.

Committees

Committees — some of which have a regulatory role and some of which support the Board — play a vital role in the College’s work.

Regulatory committees

Five regulatory committees were established under CCHPBC’s bylaws to support the core programs under our mandate. Committees are made up of a number of members of the public and registrants from each profession. Each Committee has a matrix of the collective skills, knowledge, and diversity that are ideal for the Committee members to bring to the work of the panels.

Registration Committee

Supports entry to the profession by: approving policies about granting registration and reinstatement; making decisions on non-routine registration, renewal and reinstatement applications; and, putting limits and conditions on registrant practice.
Approves and oversees exams.
Recommends to the Board any requirements for registration and certification, such as:

recognized educational institutions
entry-level examination
completion of a jurisprudence exam.

Registration Committee Terms of Reference

Quality Assurance Committee

Defines the desired outcome for and principles of a quality assurance program that promotes the safe, ethical and competent practice of all registrants.
Provides advice to staff developing and administering quality assurance programs.
Assesses the professional performance of registrants; appoints assessors; and, conducts quality assurance audits to confirm compliance.
Refers matters to the Inquiry Committee when it considers doing so is necessary to protect the public.

Quality Assurance Terms of Reference

Inquiry Committee

Review complaints or other information that could result in an investigation.
Oversees the investigation process and appoints inspectors.
When determined to be necessary to protect the public during an investigation, the Committee makes orders for interim action, including imposing limits or conditions, or a suspension of registration.
For complaints referred to the Committee, determine the outcome from the statutory options, including:

dismissal with no further action;
requesting remedial or disciplinary action by agreement; or.
directing that a citation be issued for a hearing before the Discipline Committee.

Inquiry Committee Terms of Reference

Discipline Committee

Conducts discipline hearings of citations referred by the Inquiry Committee.
Conducts permit revocation hearings with respect to health professions corporations (HPCs).
Considers findings or admissions of unprofessional conduct by registrants while practising in other jurisdictions.
When determined to be necessary to protect the public during a hearing, the Committee makes orders for interim actions, including imposing limits, conditions, or a suspension of registration.
Makes findings and determinations regarding the allegations in a citation. If allegations are proven, impose an appropriate penalty.
Provides written decisions.

Discipline Committee Terms of Reference

Professional Practice & Standards Advisory Committee

Advisory only. No statutory authority.
Provide advice and feedback to staff regarding developing practice and ethical standards and guidance.
Provide advice, feedback and recommendations to the Board regarding which practice and ethical standards and guidance require Board approval.
Provide advice to the Board on any professional practice matter the Board requests.
Provide advice to staff regarding any professional practice matter the staff requests.
An avenue for the Board and/or staff to seek advice from Indigenous registrants and members of the public on professional standards and practice issues related to Indigenous-specific racism in the healthcare system.

Professional Practice Standards Advisory Committee

Board support committees

Three Committees support the governance and oversight work of the College’s Board. These Committees are made up of Board members and experts in the various fields represented by the Committees.

Governance Committee

Recommend Committee appointments
Identify Board gaps
Recommend governance policies
Oversee governance evaluations
Oversee learning of Board and Committee members
Ensure governance of the college enables commitment to anti-racism and Indigenous cultural safety.

Governance Committee Terms of Reference

Finance & Audit Committee

Advise the Board on financial administration matters
Recommend financial policies
Oversee enterprise risk management process
Oversee budget and make recommendations to the Board regarding fees
Facilitate audit process
Oversee the college’s investment portfolio
Ensure the college’s finances enable commitment to anti-racism and Indigenous cultural safety.

Finance & Audit Committee Terms of Reference

Human Resources Committee

Oversees the Registrar and CEO performance and compensation reviews
Oversees emergency and long-term Registrar and CEO succession planning
Assists the Board in fulfilling its governance oversight responsibilities with respect to the College’s human resources
Ensures the College’s strategic human resources policies align with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and enable the College’s commitment to anti-racism and Indigenous cultural safety.

Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference