Council of the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario

Ministry

Health

URL

www.coko.ca

Address

160 BLOOR STREET EAST, SUITE 1402
TORONTO
M4W1B9

Phone

416-961-7000

Fax

416-961-7009

Background

Kinesiology Act, 2007, S.O. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 4 (opens a new window)

Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, Chapter 18 (opens a new window)

Function

The college regulates the profession of kinesiology in the public interest by ensuring that individuals have access to health services provided by competent health professionals, and that individuals are treated with sensitivity and respect in their dealings with health professionals. Members of the college are governed in accordance with the Kinesiology Act, 2007, the Health Professions Procedural Code, the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, and the regulations and by-laws of the college. The college develops and maintains standards of practice, entry to practice requirements, standards of professional ethics, and promotes and develops standards for continuing competence among members. Various committees of the college function in a quasi-judicial role with respect to the issuance, suspension, and revocation of certificates of registration to practise in Ontario.

Membership

At least seven and no more than nine members are elected in accordance with the by-laws by the members of the college. At least six and no more than eight members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who are not members of the college, members of a college as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, or members of a council as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. One member is selected, in accordance with the by-laws, from among members who are members of a faculty or department of kinesiology of a university in Ontario. The council elects annually a president and vice-president from among the members.

Term

There is no limitation in legislation.

Meetings

Council: 4-6 x per year Executive : 4-6 x per year Finance : 4-6 x per year ICRC: 8-10 x per year Quality Assurance : 8-10 x per year Registration : 15-20 x per year Discipline : 3-4 x per year Patient Relations : 4-6 x per year Exam Appeals: 2 x per year The number of days per month that public appointees may expect to serve depends on the number of committees on which they serve.

Remuneration

Appointees are remunerated according to Schedule A, Level 1 of the Agencies and Appointments Directive.

Appointments & Vacancies