Council Elections
Elected RDTs on Council
Council is the governing body of the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO) and is made up of seven (7) Registered Dental Technologists elected by their peers and up to six (6) public members appointed by the provincial government.
Elected Council members come from three (3) geographical electoral districts in Ontario. The election process is a method to enable geographic diversity on Council. Elected Council members do not “represent” the registrants who elected them. Once they are elected, they serve the public interest.
Each year the College holds a streamlined process from September to November for one district at a time. Upon the completion of each election period, the elected members term always start on the first council meeting in January .
The term of office for elected members is three years with a maximum of nine consecutive years.
You can get all the information you need about the elections process, nominations, here. Please contact us if you need support.
This year we are holding elections for District Three – Western.
Why YOU Should Become Elected
For the College to achieve its public interest mandate, it is important to ensure that the election process supports diversity in knowledge, skills and experiences of the CDTO Council.
We need your subject matter expertise and knowledge to influence the dental technology field in Ontario! As we continue to seek to modernize the practice, a Council Member’s role is to ensure the College’s regulations are reflective of the ever-changing technological advancements of the industry, while protecting the public’s interests at its core.
Registrants are asked to consider the responsibilities, skills, and time commitment required to effectively fulfill a Director role before submitting their application.
From Council Members
I would encourage anyone in the profession to become involved.
The opportunity to serve as a member of council has given me a true understanding of the value of regulation. An elected member of council is privileged to share their experience and technical skills. It is an honour to network with other members of council and staff in the regulation of the profession to ensure protection of the public interest.
Getting involved with the board has been one of the best experiences of my life.
My fellow Council members are passionate people who care about the dental technology profession. Although we have a very dedicated group of Council members, term limits mean the College is always looking for driven people to make the board stronger.
Resources
Key Dates
Mark your calendar with the
important dates and deadlines
listed below. If you have a question or are worried you are going to miss a deadline, contact us for further assistance.
Documentation
Access all the necessary paperwork required for the election!
– Nomination Form
– Candidate Guide
FAQs
– What do Council Members do?
– What are the candidate eligibility requirements for Council elections?
– How much time will I have to commit if elected to council?
