As the governing board of CAP, the Council sets policy and the strategic direction within the context of the Health Professions Act, R.S.A 2000, Chapter H-7 (HPA). Council is empowered to:
- Act on behalf of CAP to implement the applicable requirements of the HPA;
- Set CAP’s Strategic Plan, including its Mandate, Mission and Vision;
- Establish and revise Bylaws and policies which govern CAP’s activities;
- Approve the annual budget, including setting fees for registration and practice permits;
- Delegate authority and responsibility for implementation of CAP’s policies to the Registrar or any other staff member; and
- Appoint any committees, in addition to the committees referenced in the Bylaws, as Council may consider necessary and advisable.
The Council consists of ten voting members: five psychologists on the General Register selected by the Leadership Development and Nominations Committee, five public members appointed by the provincial government. The Registrar is an ex-officio member.
The Executive Committee of the Council is determined in Bylaw and shall consist of the President, the Past-President, the President Elect, the Treasurer, one Public Member and the Registrar as an ex-officio member.
The Role of Public Members
CAP highly values the important role of Public Members. Appointed by the provincial government, Public Members serve a key function by ensuring the public interest is in the forefront of all CAP activities. Public members play an active role in all Council decision-making processes, including serving on Executive Committee and all regulatory tribunals. In accordance with the Health Professions Act, there is an equal or greater representation of Public Members on Council and all regulatory tribunals.