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
Natalie Barry (President) |
Pharmacist Council Members
Tracie Blakney Paixao |
Pharmacy Technician Council Members
Cynthia Hood
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| Public Council Members
Pablo Asirón |
Faculty of Pharmacy Representative
Susan Mansour, Dalhousie University School of Pharmacy
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Nomination Form – Election to Council [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
Monitor the functioning of Council, develop governance policies and ensure policies are followed
Nominating Committee
Recruit pharmacy professionals for Council & Committees
Finance Committee
Advise Council (budgets, internal controls, investments, staff compensation, etc.)
Meet with auditors to validate financial position of College
Registration Committee
Assess applications for membership and establish requirements that applicants must meet to be entered on a register
Continuous Professional Development Committee
Ensure that pharmacy professionals are registered to practice pharmacy, maintain and improve skills, and knowledge base
Annual audit of pharmacy professionals' educational activities
Complaints Committee
Hear complaints submitted by public or pharmacy professionals
Discipline & Fitness to Practice Committee
Hear complaints forwarded by Complaints Committee or Registrar
Professional Practice Committee
Serves as an advisory committee to Council on matters relating to pharmacy practice and to the profession
Awards Committee
Review submissions for awards of recognition, scholarships and bursaries given by the College
Interested in participating in one of the committees? Let us know! [LINK]