Council
The New Brunswick College of Pharmacists is governed by a Council made up of a president, president-elect, past-president, elected representatives covering the province as well as representatives from schools of pharmacy and lay representatives, appointed by the Government of New Brunswick.
Council’s primary role is to ensure that the interests of the public are protected and maintained.
Council is the oversight and policy-making group for the College. The College’s administrative staff are responsible for carrying out these policies and administering the New Brunswick Pharmacy Act, 2014 and Regulations.
| Council Executive
Bonnie White (President) |
Pharmacist Council Members
Tracie Blakney Paixao |
Pharmacy Technician Council Members
Jenny LeBrun
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| Public Council Members
Colleen Baxter |
Faculty of Pharmacy Representative
Kyle Wilby, Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy
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Nomination Form – Election to Council [PDF]
Expression of Interest – Public Council Member [PDF]
Committees
Council establishes committees required by the New Brunswick Pharmacy Act, 2014 and may also appoint standing and special committees. The majority of positions on our committees are filled by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and many committees also require representation from the public (i.e., Lay Representatives).
The following are the committees of the College:
Governance Committee
Ensures Council fulfills its legal and ethical responsibilities through governance policy development and evaluation.
Nominating Committee
Seeks and nominates qualified candidates for election to Council, and for appointment to committees. The criteria for application, and selection process, for student scholarships and bursaries provided by the College are also administered by this committee.
Finance Committee
Advises Council on financial-related matters such as budgets, internal controls, investments, staff compensation, and others.
Registration Committee
Oversees the development of registration requirements and related policies within the parameters of the Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act and associated regulations.
Continuous Professional Development Committee
Establishes and maintains requirements, processes, and educational frameworks that ensure pharmacy professionals continuously improve their skills and knowledge.
Complaints Committee
Considers complaints referred by the Administrator of Complaints or the Discipline and Fitness to Practice Committee in accordance with the New Brunswick Pharmacy Act, 2014.
Discipline & Fitness to Practice Committee
Hears allegations of professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity of a pharmacy professional referred to it from the Registrar, the Administrator of Complaints, the Complaints Committee or Council in accordance with the New Brunswick Pharmacy Act, 2014.
Professional Practice Committee
Advises Council on pharmacy practice matters; upholds ethical, effective, and safe patient care in all recommendations.
Interested in participating in one of the committees? Let us know! [LINK]