As a self-regulating body for Opticians in Alberta, the College of Opticians of Alberta (COA) is governed by a Council of Directors comprised of elected and appointed Directors chosen from the COA regulated membership. Of the 11 members, three are appointed by the Government known as Public Members.
Elected Council members are Registered Opticians of the College of Opticians of Alberta in good standing. Each Council member is elected for a three-year term commencing at the AGM in May of each year.
The Council is responsible for ensuring that the duties and objectives of the COA 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 and adapt to changes in practice environments, advances in technology and other emerging issues.
Your Council:
Upcoming Events:
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.
The College of Opticians of Alberta welcomes all registrants and members of the public to attend Council events.
April 16, 2012
Council Meeting
Edmonton - COA Office
9:00 a.m.
May 6, 2011
Annual General Meeting
Red Deer Lodge - Red Deer
9:00 a.m
June 4, 2012
Council Meeting
Hampton Inn & Suites Calgary Airport
9:00 a.m.