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About Council
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Organization
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Council Members All Council appointments (voting and non-voting members) are made by the Minister through Orders-in-Council. A position on Council is not a full-time responsibility, but it can require a commitment of one to four days each month. Voting: There are 11 voting members on Council, all appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council. The Act prescribes that representation come from all sectors of the insurance industry and the general public. Voting member appointments are for individual terms, which can be renewed to a maximum of six years. It is a Council member’s role to represent the public interest, not those of a particular industry sector. Under the Act, Council is required to meet monthly. All voting Council members and senior staff attend the monthly meetings, where issues relating to licensing applications, investigation reports, policy issues, and administrative matters are considered. Voting Member ListNon-Voting: The Minister may appoint an unlimited number of non-voting members. The term of each appointment is at the Minister’s discretion. Non-voting members assist Council in a number of ways, including being called upon to substitute for a voting member at a Council meeting. There are also a number of committees requiring non-voting members. Primary among these are the investigative review and policy committees. Non-voting members also assist Council staff on investigations or licence application reviews. Non-Voting Member List Staff Voting Council appoints an executive director who is responsible for meeting the operational aspects of Council’s responsibilities. Staff List There are three main departments within Council’s office:The Licensing Department is responsible for the administration of Council’s admissions policies. The department handles licensing applications, suitability reviews, and equivalencies. The Regulatory Services Department is responsible for all inquiries that do not directly relate to an in-house licence application, or an ongoing investigation. This includes inquiries on licensee business practices, continuing education and the licensing process. In addition, the department conducts initial reviews on complaints against licensees to determine whether an investigation is warranted and conducts E&O and continuing education audits. The Investigations Department investigates complaints against licensees to determine whether there has been a breach of the Act, including issues related to the suitability of licensees. The Administration Department is responsible for all aspects of Council’s office operations, including information technology, financial record keeping, and office maintenance.
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