As a self-regulating body for Opticians in Alberta, the Alberta Opticians Association is governed by a Council of Directors comprised of elected and appointed Directors chosen from the AOA regulated membership. Of the 11 members, two are appointed by the Government known as Public Members.
Elected Council members are Registered Opticians of the Alberta Opticians
Association in good standing. Each Council member is elected for a two-year term commencing at the AGM in May of each year.
The Council is responsible for ensuring that the duties and objectives of the AOA are met. The Council forecasts the long-term needs of the public in order to guide educational priorities and practice standards for Opticians in Alberta.
In the course of performing duties under current legislation, the Council is required to promote and enhance collaborative relations with Government, other provincial entities including other regulatory bodies, and post-secondary institutions.
The Council is is also required to promote and enhance inter-professional collaborative practice between its registrants and persons practicing other health professions, as well as to promote and enhance the ability of its registrants to respond adapt to changes in practice environments, advances in technology and other emerging issues.
Meetings of the Council are open to the general public by request to the Registrar or the President.
Meetings of the Council of the College are open to the public and provide a forum for discussion of a wide range of issues affecting the governing of the profession.