Governance

The Royal College of Dentists of Canada’s Board of Directors is comprised of Directors representing each of the nationally recognized dental specialties, appointed Officers, and Public Member.

The mandate of the Board is to exercise general supervision over the business and affairs of the College on behalf of the entire membership of the organization. The Board has the power to make such bylaws, rules and regulations, consistent with the Act of Parliament and within the bounds of applicable legislation, as it deems necessary or advisable for the government and management of the business and affairs of the College.

The Governance Committee will ensure that the Board fulfills its legal, ethical and functional responsibilities through adequatestrategic planning, governance policy development, recruitment strategies, training programs.

Responsibilities include facilitating and monitoring the College’s Strategic plan, ensuring governance policies are in place to minimize risk, and oversee recruitment and training of new members of the Board or Committees.

The Appeals Committee will ensure that the Misconduct Appeals and the Formal Reviews of the Fellowship Examination (FE) are carried out as directed by policy in a standard, timely and confidential fashion.

Responsibilities include overseeing the Appeals and Formal Review process and identifying the members of the Formal Review Panels.

The Budget and Audit Committee is responsible for the oversight of the organizations financial stability to ensure that the Board of Directors fulfils its legal, ethical and functional responsibilities.

Responsibilities include overseeing the budget and external audit processes, reviewing annually the financial management policies and ensure professional management of the organization’s finances.

The Bylaw Committee is responsible for the oversight of the organizations bylaws and will ensure that the Board of Directors fulfills its legal, ethical and functional responsibilities.

Responsibilities include ensuring the bylaws are in accord with national and provincial legislations and expectations, reviewing the College’s bylaws on an annual basis and proposing Board approved bylaw changes to the membership at the Annual General Meeting.

The Credentials Committee will ensure that candidates for the Fellowship Examination meet the eligibility requirements established in policies to ensure the organization operates effectively and achieves its vision mission and goals.

Responsibilities include assessing applications when requested by the Registrar and determining an applicant’s eligibility to sit the Fellowship Examination.

The Early Career Fellows Committee (ECF) is responsible for the general and specific needs of Early Career Fellows. Recognizing that the needs of our membership change over time, the Early Career Fellows are important to the vitality of the College.

Responsibilities include the development of a professional development strategy and process to engage Early Career Fellows, the establishment of a mentorship program that pairs up ECFs with established mid and late career Fellows or Members, the maintenance of a communication plan for Early Career Fellows and the recommendation of policy changes to the Board through the Early Career Fellow Director.

The Evaluation and Compensation Committee will ensure that the Board of Directors, Vice-Chair, Chair, committee members and staff fulfill their legal, ethical and functional responsibilities through performance management, including compensation and contract negotiation for Head Office Staff, the Registrar and the Examiner-in-Chief.

Responsibilities include administering annual performance evaluations for all staff, addressing any performance related concerns and reviewing compensation packages on an annual basis.

The Fellowship Affairs Committee is responsible for the membership program, including professional development, communication and awards, ensuring that the needs of the membership are met.

Responsibilities include developing and maintain a formalized membership program, developing a professional development strategy and maintain an effective RCDC member communication plan.

The AI and Emerging Digital Technologies Committee will assist the RCDC Board of Directors in fulfilling the organization’s mandate to promote the high standards of specialization in the dental profession and to recognize properly trained dental specialists, consistent with the Board’s statutory and other obligations and long-term goals.

Responsibilities include undertaking research and stakeholder consultations to evaluate the impact and use of AI and emerging digital technologies.

The Fellowship Examination Committee (FEC) is responsible to maintain or enhance the organization’s high standards through the administration of a Fellowship Examination; policy development; and volunteer engagement.

Responsibilities include ensuring the Fellowship Examination meets recognized psychometric principals and is a valid evaluation instrument; overseeing the development of policies, processes and best practices to maintain or enhance the quality and effectiveness of the Fellowship Examination; and oversee the volunteer management program.

The International Fellows Committee (IFC) is responsible for the general and specific needs of International Fellows. Recognizing that the global representation of our membership continues to grow, the International Fellows are important to the vitality of the College.

Responsibilities include the development of a professional development strategy and process to engage International Fellows, the establishment of a mentorship program that pairs up IFs with established mid and late career Fellows or Members, then maintenance of a communication plan for International Fellows and the recommendation of policy changes to the Board through the International Fellow Director.