{"id":876,"date":"2021-07-20T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeoptom.flywheelsites.com\/?p=876"},"modified":"2022-01-28T12:48:08","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T17:48:08","slug":"we-need-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collegeoptom.on.ca\/fr\/non-classifiee\/we-need-you\/","title":{"rendered":"We Need You!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College is looking for engaged, enthusiastic optometrists to help us to help us fulfill our mandate to regulate the profession in the public interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can you help? It\u2019s easy! There are two key ways optometrists can be involved with the College:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Run for a seat on the College Council in the upcoming election<\/li><li>Volunteer to serve on a committee<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>1. Upcoming Council Election<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Made up of professional members (optometrists who have been elected by their colleagues) and members of the public (who have been appointed by the provincial government), Council acts like a Board of Directors and guides the College\u2019s work by setting our strategic direction and developing policies and by-laws. Council\u2019s major role is to protect the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year, the College holds elections to fill the professional member roles on Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, five seats are coming up for election in the following districts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(One seat)&nbsp;<strong>District 1<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Greater Toronto Area<\/li><li>(One seat)&nbsp;<strong>District 4 \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Western Electoral District<\/li><li>(Two seats)&nbsp;<strong>District 5 \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Provincial Electoral District<\/li><li>(One seat)&nbsp;<strong>District 6 \u2013<\/strong>University of Waterloo Faculty<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These seats will begin a three-year term starting in January 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I run in the upcoming election?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running in the election is easy! All you have to do is complete&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/a315CdkXefEeuUSy8\">a self-nomination form<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>by&nbsp;<strong>4:00 p.m. ET on September 10, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must live and\/or practice optometry in the district in which you\u2019re seeking election and be in good standing with the College. District 5 is open to optometrists across Ontario. Faculty of University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science are eligible to run for the seat in District 6. Full&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/COO_Bylaws_Council_Approved.pdf\">eligibility criteria<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>are outlined in College By-law Part 6 (6.04 and 6.05).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voting will open at the end of September and the election will be held on October 15, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more in our<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/collegeoptom.on.ca\/faqs-for-college-council-nominees\/\">frequently asked questions<\/a>.<a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>2. Volunteer on a committee<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining Council is not the only way to get involved with the College. Volunteering to join one of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/collegeoptom.on.ca\/about-us\/council-committee-members\/\">the College\u2019s committees<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is another great way to share your knowledge and expertise and contribute to patient safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteers are critical to the work we do and are vital to achieving quality professional care while ensuring public protection and strong, responsible self-regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I volunteer on a committee?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re interested in joining a committee, submit your&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/eMPEp5NUiiPh7q4g8\">volunteer application form<u>,<\/u><\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;along with a professional CV&nbsp;by&nbsp;<strong>October 26, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are reviewed by our Governance\/HR Committee. Those that are approved by Council are appointed to a committee for a one-year term beginning in January 2022, with the possibility of reappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time commitments vary for each committee, from two to 10 days per year. Optometrists are remunerated for College activities, including travel expenses and preparation time, subject to the College\u2019s policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:candrews@collegeoptom.on.ca\">Chad&nbsp;Andrews, Senior Manager, Policy and Governance<\/a><\/strong>, with any questions about self-nominating in the Council election or volunteering on a committee. We can also put you in contact with a fellow optometrist who serves on Council or a committee to speak about their experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The College is looking for engaged, enthusiastic optometrists to help us to help us fulfill our mandate to regulate the profession in the public interest. How can you help? 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