Saskatchewan College of Psychologists

Executive Council Highlights

Highlights of February 12, 2005 Meeting

Location: SCP Offices 348 Albert St., Regina

Meeting called to order at 10:10 a.m.

Present: All the Council members were present except for S. Adams
Others: D. Randall, Registrar

  1. Planning for the March 19th AGM to be held in Saskatoon at the STF Auditorium, 2317 Arlington Ave. continued.
  2. An orientation meeting for the new members of the Council was planned for March 19th prior to the AGM. The Committee Chairs are being invited to attend part of the orientation.
  3. Due to lack of clarity about the time set for Restricted/Provisional Licensure, an amendment was approved to the proposed Bylaws regarding the consequences of failure to complete the registration process within the maximum time period provided.
  4. Council accepted the draft budget for 2005 presented by J. Curry for presentation at the upcoming AGM. A Contingency Fund was set up to provide for specific legal expenses to which $20,000 a year will be designated.
  5. In anticipation of rising expenses Annual Registration fees were increased to $600 for Full and Restricted (Provisional) members and $180 for Non-Practicing members for 2006.
  6. Due to the pressing need to process Oral Examinations in a timely fashion, Council established a specific Oral Examinations Committee to coordinate the processes needed. The Registrar and Deputy Registrar were given the task of developing the required responsibilities.
  7. Members of the College who are interested in giving leadership in the areas of Oral Examinations as well as the Professional Conduct Committee are being sought.
  8. The question of the legitimacy of paying a supervisor for supervision was brought before Council. Council agreed that payment for supervisory services by the Restricted (Provisional) Member was acceptable.

The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
A meeting was tentatively scheduled for March 12th 2005.

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