Council Meetings

The Council of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario meets four times a year and addresses a broad spectrum of issues important to the regulation of the practice of psychology and applied behaviour analysis. Meetings are open to the public with the exception of any in camera discussions dealing with personnel matters or other sensitive confidential materials. If known in advance, in camera items are noted on the agenda. Meeting Materials are posted on the website one week in advance of the meeting and the Meeting Minutes are published following Council approval.

Information regarding attendance at Council meetings are outlined in the Observer Guidelines.

Code of Conduct for Council and Committee Members

The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts has a Code of Conduct for Council and non-Council members of the College Committees. This Code sets out the standards of conduct to which those working with the College must comply. Council and Committee members sign the Code of Conduct on an annual basis to demonstrate their commitment to these standards.

Conflict of Interest and Reasonable Perception of Bias

In accordance with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts’ Conflict of Interest and Reasonable Perception of Bias policy members of Council, Committees, Staff and all those providing services on behalf of the College will discharge their duties with fairness, objectivity and impartiality. Reasonable steps to avoid or mitigate conflicts of interest or situations in which a possible conflict of interest might arise, or which might reasonably give rise to the perception of bias.