| Chair: |
Mr. G.J. (Gerry ) DeSorcy, P.Eng. |
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| Past Chair: |
Dr. R.A. (Allin) Folinsbee,
P.Geoph. |
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| Members: |
Mr. B. (Bruce) Alexander, P.Eng. |
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Mr. M. (Mike) Berezowski, P.Eng. |
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Mr. E.F. (Eugene) Collins, P.Eng. |
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Mr. A.C. (Allan) Doell, P.Eng. |
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Mr. C.H. (Curtis) Feeg, P.Eng. |
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Mr. W.R. (Bill) Hibbard, P.Eng. |
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Mr. R.W. (Rick) Imai, P.Eng. |
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Ms. D.E. (Diana) Purdy, P.Geol. |
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Mr. L.B. (Larry) Staples, P.Eng. |
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Mr. D.C. (David) Woodall, P.Eng. |
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Mr. N.R. (Norm) Mattson |
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| Public Member: |
Mr. N.R. (Norm) Mattson |
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| Legal Counsel: |
Mr. D.W. (Dwayne ) Chomyn, LL.B. |
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| Executive Director's designate responsible
for committee: |
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Mr. R.G. (Ray) Chopiuk, P.Eng. |
Terms of Reference
Major Objective
To adjudicate allegations of unskilled practice or unprofessional
conduct against members of APEGGA, and thereby maintain levels
of competence and ethics in the practice of the professions
of engineering, geology and geophysics.
Specific Goals
1. To demonstrate that the Discipline Committee is an effective
vehicle in the adjudication of allegations of unskilled, unprofessional
or unethical practice in the engineering, geological and geophysical
professions.
2. To implement adjudication procedures that reflect an emphasis
on natural justice and judgement by peers and in compliance
with the Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions
Act.
3. To ensure an efficient, prompt and cost effective adjudication
process.
Principal Activities
1. In response to cases forwarded by the Investigative Committee,
adjudicate allegations of unskilled practice of the professions
or unprofessional conduct by members of APEGGA.
2. Publish the results of discipline cases in formats designed
to deter future infractions and to educate the membership.
3. Maintain accurate and thorough records of discipline cases
to guide the committee members in assessing sanctions.
Structure and Operation
1. The Discipline Committee shall consist of not less than
ten members of the Association, as designated by Council.
2. Council shall designate one professional member as Chair
of the Discipline Committee.
3. Term of office of each member of the Discipline Committee
shall be three years. Members may be re-appointed to a subsequent
term.
4. A quorum of the Discipline Committee shall consist of the
Chair or acting Chair and four professional members.
5. The Chair, or in the absence of the Chair, a majority of
the Discipline Committee may appoint an Acting Chair who shall
have all the powers of the Chair in the absence of the Chair.
6. At the end of term, the Chair member will continue in the
following year as Past Chair of the Discipline Committee.
7. The Minister shall appoint one member of the public, from
a list of persons nominated by the Council, to the Discipline
Committee.
8. Members of the Discipline Committee shall at all times
include at least one professional engineer, one professional
geologist and one professional geophysicist.
9. The Discipline Committee will be accountable to the Executive
Director for committee process and administration.
10. The Discipline Committee Chair or designate shall report
to Council as frequently as necessary to obtain any required
approvals of policy, and in any case not less than 3 times
per year.
Approved by Council on September 21, 2000
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