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Council
The CLPNA Council of Governors is the governing body of the College consisting of Licensed Practical Nurses elected from each of the seven CLPNA Districts, plus the President. In addition, the Health Professions Act requires the provincial government appoint three public representatives to sit on this Council and represent the views of the people of Alberta.
If you would like to contact the Council Member for the district you reside in, contact the CLPNA office and a message will be forwarded to the appropriate member.
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President
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Hugh Pedersen, LPN
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| Councillors: Term Expires August 2012 |
| DISTRICT 1 |
DISTRICT 3 |
DISTRICT 5 |
South Zone
(Lethbridge & Medicine Hat) |
Central Zone
(Red Deer) |
Part of North Zone
(former Aspen Health) |
| Carla Koyata, LPN |
Jo-Anne Macdonald-Watson, LPN
- Vice President |
Lorraine Strelezki, LPN |
| Councillors: Term Expires August 2013 |
| DISTRICT 2 |
DISTRICT 4 |
DISTRICT 6 |
DISTRICT 7 |
| Calgary Zone |
Edmonton Zone |
Part of North Zone
(former Peace Country Health) |
Part of North Zone
(former Northern Lights Health) |
| Linda Coatsworth, LPN |
Joshua Martynuik, LPN |
Roberta Beaulieu, LPN |
Dieda John, LPN |
| Public Members |
| Robert Mitchell Allan Buck Ralph Westwood |
December 8 & 9, 2011
March 8, 2012
Annual General Meeting - May 2, 2012
Spring Conference – May 3-4, 2012
June 14, 2012
September 13-14, 2012
December 6-7, 2012
The Council is responsible for the overall general direction of the College. In particular, the Council is responsible for ensuring the College operates on a sound financial basis. The Council operates on a broad policy and overall planning level, determining the outcomes or “ends.” The Council does not manage day to day operations, or the “means” of achieving outcomes. Formally, the Council deals with College business through the Executive Director.
The following activities are the responsibility of the Council:
- Set/amend Bylaws, Regulations, Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics
- Establish/amend Council policies
- Establish/review/revise strategic direction of the College including Mission, Vision, Values, Mandate and expected Outcomes
- Approve practical nurse education programs
- Review/approve annual financial statements
- Select, direct, assess, coach and discipline the Executive Director
- Establish/support Council Committees
- Conduct periodic review of Council performance
- Hear appeals on matters of conduct or registration
The terms of office of each member of Council elected hereafter shall be for two (2) years commencing on September 1st of the year of his/her election and may be renewed once. The term of office of each member of Council now in office shall continue until and expire upon the 31st day of August in the second year following the year of his/her election.
Each year, Councillors are required to attend four meetings (each meeting is scheduled for one to two days), including the annual Spring Conference in April, for a total of 10 days. In addition time is required for meeting preparation and traveling.
Former CLPNA President Ruth Wold has said that what she found rewarding about her role on Council is that it enables her the ability to impact change for her profession. It allows her the ability to see the bigger picture of nursing provincially and nationally and what is happening in nursing and healthcare across Alberta.
If you have any questions about becoming a Council member, you may speak to any of the Council members or contact the staff at the CLPNA at info@clpna.com.