Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board

Department

Authority

Remuneration

Purpose:

This Board will protect the people in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador by governing the profession of pharmacy to ensure quality and ethical care. To fulfill its obligation of public protection, the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board (NLPB) registers regulated pharmacy professionals and licenses pharmacies; establishes and maintains a quality assurance program to promote high standards for the practice of pharmacy; develops standards, guidelines, and policies for the practice of pharmacy; and responds to and manages complaints and discipline relating to the practice of pharmacy.

Structure:

The composition of the Board shall reflect the cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity of the province.

The NLPB board of directors shall consist of:

• Seven pharmacy professionals registered and licensed under the Act, elected in accordance with the by-laws
• Two members appointed by the minister who are not pharmacists to represent the general public
• Two members appointed by the Board who are not pharmacists to represent the public interest;
• Dean of the School of Pharmacy of Memorial University
• One pharmacy technician elected from and by pharmacy technicians in accordance with the by-laws
• the registrar of the NLPB appointed by the other members of the Board in accordance with the by-laws

Competency Profile:

Diversity in the backgrounds, skills, knowledge, and experience of appointed Panel members can enhance the effectiveness of the Board by bringing a wider range of perspectives and knowledge.

Knowledge or experience in the following areas would be welcome:

• Governance
• Strategic management
• Decision-making
• Ethics
• Public relations or communications
• Business or public administration
• Labor relations
• Financial expertise
• Legal expertise
• Health care

Qualifications:

The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:

• A willingness to become informed about the structure and resources of the regulatory entity
• Interest in health care
• Previous board experience
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Appreciation of the responsibilities to the public
• Flexible, responsive, and willing to consider others’ opinions
• Capable of a wide perspective on issues
• Effective communications skills (written and oral)
• Ability to listen and work as a team member
• No direct or indirect conflict of interest
• Strong reasoning and decision-making skills
• A commitment to attendance

Time Commitments:

Board meetings generally last five hours and are held a minimum of four times per year. An additional two hours in preparation for Board meetings is usually required to review the meeting package. In addition, members are required to attend the Board’s Annual General Meeting, any education sessions, and strategic planning sessions.

Board members are expected to be a member of at least one of the committees of the Board. The committees of the Board generally meet a minimum of four times per year for a two-hour meeting; depending upon the nature of the work, committees may meet more often.

Term:

A person appointed holds office for a term of three years and is eligible to be re-appointed. Where a person appointed holds office for a period of nine consecutive years, the person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Board until the expiration of 12 months from the end of the year in which they were last a member.

Where the term of office of a member of the Board expires and a successor has not been elected or appointed, the member may continue to hold office until a successor is elected or appointed.