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ABOUT
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Role
of the Transitional Council
The
transitional Council is responsible for establishing the College
of Homeopathy of Ontario to allow self-regulation of the homeopathy
profession within the framework of the Regulated Health Professions
Act, 1991 (RHPA) and the Homeopathy Act, 2007. It has a specific
duty to protect the public interest and manage all affairs of
the transitional Council of the College of Homeopaths of Ontario
(TC-CHO).
All
members appointed to the transitional Council, practitioners
or public, are expected to make decisions and develop policies,
guidelines, standards and regulations that are consistent with
the legislative framework. This means that every Council member
has a legal duty to act in the best interest of the TC-CHO and
the public, not his/her personal interest or the interest of
any organization with which he/she associates.
The
RHPA, Homeopathy Act (2007), and the By-laws (approved at the
November 3, 2009 meeting of the transitional Council) inform
the process in which TC-CHO and Council will conduct its business.
Individuals who are appointed to the transitional Council must
sign a Personal & Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement,
in addition to an acknowledgment of fiduciary duties to maintain
confidence, adhere to policies and regulations, and act in the
manner outlined in the transitional Council member's Code of
Conduct.
The
transitional Council is accountable to the Minister of Health
and Long-Term Care. Its specific functions include:
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Establishing
an accountability agreement with the Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC); |
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Establishing,
in collaboration with the Registrar, administrative processes
and the infrastructure necessary for the College to operate; |
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Developing
by-laws, professional ethics, policies and guidelines; |
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Developing
competencies and practice standards, and registration, professional
misconduct, and quality assurance regulations; |
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Developing
processes to assess and register members; |
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Developing
processes to handle complaints and the discipline of members;
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Developing
communication programs to reach members of the profession,
the public and other stakeholders. |
Role
of the Registrar
The
Registrar reports to the transitional Council and the MOHLTC.
The
prime responsibilities of the Registrar are to:
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Support
the transitional Council and its committees to accomplish
their statutory duties and other responsibilities; |
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Direct
management and operation of the administrative office; |
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Carry
out the Registrar's statutory duties as set out in the RHPA,
1991 and the Homeopathy Act, 2007, and Regulations under
these Acts; |
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Liaise with government, other regulatory Colleges and agencies,
relevant professional associations and educational institutions;
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Communicate
with members and the public to ensure understanding of the
role and objectives of the TC-CHO; |
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Represent the TC-CHO at external meetings relevant to the
regulation of homeopathy. |
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Contact
Us
We welcome your comments, questions, concerns,
or requests for information. |
Transitional
Council of the College of Homeopaths of Ontario
163 Queen Street East, 4th Floor Toronto, ON M5A 1S1
Tel:
416 862 4780 Toll Free: 1-877-883-8083 Fax: 416 874 4077
E-mail:
info@collegeofhomeopaths.on.ca |
We accept invitations to speak on the regulation of the
homeopathic profession in Ontario and the role of the
transitional Council.
If you wish to invite us to your function, please call
the office.
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