Council Meeting Highlighs for September 23-24, 2024

Council Meeting Highlighs for September 23-24, 2024

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 

  • The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee: 
    • Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW –Council Chair 
    • Nicole Bonnie, Public member – Vice-Chair 
    • John Fleming, Public member – Executive Member 
    • Woyengi (Gigi) Goary, RSW – Executive Member 
    • Mandi Olson, RSSW – Executive Member 
    • Madimba Tshibuabua, RSSW – Executive Member 

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 

  • Council reviewed the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and commitment documents. 
  • Council reviewed and approved the recommendations of the Nominating Committee with respect to statutory and non-statutory committee membership and chairs. 
  • Denitha Breau, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates and information about the following: the Professional Practice Department’s continued practice consultations and engagement with the College’s registrant-base; registration and renewals ongoing increase in efficiencies; an update on the College’s new database; the College’s ongoing efforts around title protection matters; and an update on the College’s continued work with government relations. 
  • Council reviewed the Statement of Financial Position as of July 2024. 
  • Council reviewed the Statement of Operations as of July 2024. 
  • Council discussed the development of key performance indicators for the new 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. 
  • Council reviewed and approved in principle the 2024 Budget and Work Plan. 
  • Council reviewed the College’s Risk Register. 
  • Council discussed ongoing implementation of recommendations from the governance review and action plan. 
  • Council received an update on the College’s sexual abuse risk mitigation strategy. 
  • Council approved the revised Practice Guidelines for Parenting Plans. 
  • Council reviewed and approved the Policy on Vulnerable Sector Checks for College applicants for implementation in 2025. 
  • Council reviewed and approved Bylaw No. 133 amending Bylaw No. 1 which updates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee from its current name to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. 
  • Council discussed and approved Bylaw No. 134 amending Bylaw No. 21 with regards to striking Discipline Committee and Fitness to Practise Committee Panels.