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Be a part of the change – call for nominations now open

May 18, 2017

As we continue towards implementation of our new governance structure, now is your opportunity to be a part of the change – to get involved with or help form the new Representative Assembly (RA). On Wednesday, May 10th, members would have received a call for nominations for President-Elect and...
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governance, board, representative assembly, elections, nominations

Members vote for new governance model – What’s next?

January 19, 2017

Thank you to all of you who embraced the democracy of our Association and took the time to cast your vote in the recent governance referendum. Members have spoken, and you said you are ready for change – ready to move forward, ready for a more representative and nimble Association. With the...
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governance, vote, board, representative assembly

CEO's Letter: Referendum Results

January 19, 2017

Dear Members:

Thank you to all members for taking the time to cast your ballot in the special resolution votes on Governance and the Societies Act. Voting concluded yesterday at midnight, and as Chief Electoral Officer I am now able to share the results with you.

Special...
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governance, referendum, board, representative assembly, vote, results

The power to change is the power to grow

December 8, 2016

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” This timeless declaration was so eloquently said by John F Kennedy many years ago. Doctors of BC is in the midst of a significant proposed change of its own – one we hope all doctors will...
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governance, voting, board

Governance Referendum: Smaller Board, Broader Representation

December 6, 2016

How a system is designed can dramatically affect how well it works. Over the last decade, there have been a number of reviews and proposals for change to the Doctors of BC governance structure; some initiated by the Board, some by individual members. 

Governance (structures, systems, and...
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governance, board, referendum, voting