All practicing registrants in good standing are eligible to sit on the Board but must meet additional eligibility requirements as described in Policy 3 – 100: Nominations.
As prescribed by the Professional Governance Act, Professional Governance Regulation and the College bylaws, Board elections must utilize a merit-based nomination of candidates for the Board. This qualification process, including review of the prospective nominee application form, will be conducted by the Nominations Committee, comprised of the following members:
- Seán Sharpe (chair), Past Board Chair, RPBio #585, Smithers, BC
- Chelsea Regina, RPBio #2354, Prince George, BC
- Kat McGlynn, RBTech #4036, South Slocan, BC
- Farshad Shafiei, RPBio #3781, Vancouver, BC
- Miriam Marshall, RPBio #2149, Langley, BC
- Len Owen, Lay Committee Member, Victoria, BC
Committee members from the College were identified based on past service to the College’s working bodies, regional representation, and professional experience.
You can read how Board elections operate and find more information about the Nominations Committee’s role by following the links below. Applications for the 2025 Board elections are now open.
Statutory and Regulatory Resources for Board Elections:
- The Professional Governance Act, Division 2, Secs. 23-30
- Professional Governance Regulation: Order in Council No. 250/2019, dated May 21, 2019
- The College bylaws
- Policy 3 – 100: Nominations
- Nomination Committee Terms of Reference
