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categories, as well as issues surrounding APEGA’s authority to delegate and Alberta Building Code exemptions. Fall sessions will build on the success of our spring consulta- tions. We’re focusing on proposed changes to the legislation that will improve regulatory efficiencies and help us better protect the public interest. Topics up for discussion include: • modernizing the investigative process by: ✓ compelling witnesses and documents ✓ giving decision-making authority to investigation panels ✓ extending the time that complaints against former Members can be accepted • increasing the amounts of fines and penalties • improving the enforcement and recovery of fines and penalties
Following the round two consultations, a third round will be held in early in 2016, when we’ll be looking at:
• the Practice Review Board • exemptions under the Act • organizational structure and accountability
• statutory board size and structure • documentation and authentication • professional liability insurance The legislative review is a complex and lengthy process, and it’s a key priority in APEGA’s strategic plan. As the largest professional self-regulator in Alberta, we’re committed to serving the public by demonstrating leadership in this important endeavour.
• appealing registration decisions • making public names and orders
• formalizing mobility of discipline orders • establishing the Registrar’s authority to: ✓ initiate investigations ✓ suspend or place interim conditions on registrations ✓ assess a Member’s capacity to practise Three sessions are planned for Calgary and Edmonton in late October and early November. If you can’t attend, you can still take part in the fall consultations — once again, we’ll use an online survey to gather input, and you can always send comments to legislative-review@apega.ca. To help you better understand the proposed changes, we’ll post information on the legislative review website in early October. STAY INFORMED, PROVIDE INPUT • Review discussion papers and briefing notes on the website. • Attend APEGA Branch or Permit Holder events and webinars, or meet with the champions collaborative Members face-to-face. Watch for more information about these events through your electronic Branch News, the e-PEG, and the e-PEG Extra. • Send comments or questions to legislative-review@apega.ca. • Participate in the next online survey at apegalegislativereview.ca.
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