INNOVATION January-February 2022

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BYLAW AMENDMENTS Council approved a series of amendments to its Bylaws that include corrections to typographical errors and edits to improve clarity or better reflect the legal framework under the PGA. Bylaw amendments are reviewed and approved Geoscientists BC’s current Bylaws are available at egbc.ca/About/Governance/Legislation-Bylaws . COUNCIL REMUNERATION POLICY UPDATED Council updated its Remuneration Policy (approved in April 2021) to address inconsistencies between the remuneration approach for publicly appointed councillors and elected councillors. The updates will ensure that all councillors are compensated at the same rate; previously, appointed councillors were compensated according to Treasury Board directives, which is inconsistent with Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s new remuneration for elected councillors. Council’s Remuneration Policy is intended to recognize the significant time commitment required of the President and councillors, and the need to continue to attract qualified candidates to support the expanded regulatory role of the organization. The timeline for implementing this policy is being determined and will be confirmed in 2022. by the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance. Engineers and

DECEMBER 3, 2021 Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Council of elected registrants and government representatives meets throughout the year to conduct the business of organizational governance. The following are the highlights of its December 3, 2021 meeting. EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION GUIDELINES APPROVED Council approved a new guideline that guides professional practice related to equitable, diverse, and inclusive environments and interactions. The Professional Practice Guidelines - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion represent a significant update from the previous version, which were published in 2016 to address human rights and diversity issues. The guidelines reflect the new requirements of the Professional Governance Act and recent societal shifts in awareness and understanding of issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For more detailed information on these guidelines and their application in practice, see Page 14. Council also approved two additional guidelines for publication following legal and editorial review, addressing landslide assessments in BC, and peer review. Guidelines and other professional practice resources are provided at egbc.ca/Guidelines .

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