INNOVATION July-August 2018

in the coming months, along with information pertaining to member consultation opportunities. MOVING FORWARD ON TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION RECOMMENDATIONS In response to a 2017 AGM motion, Engineers and Geoscientists BC is exploring how the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Committee can align with the association’s code of ethics and duties under the Engineers and Geoscientists Act . At its June meeting, Council received a report titled “Truth and Reconciliation – Options for Inclusion Recommendation Report.” Council approved the report and referred it to the Professional Practice Committee to create an action plan for Council consideration based on the recommendations identified in the report. The plan will identify budgetary and other resources required for implementation of the recommendations. AGM MOTION ON RECOGNITION OF DECEASED MEMBERS In response to a 2017 AGM motion, Council approved a procedure for recognition of deceased members at Annual General Meetings. An In Memoriam booklet will be published and made available at the meeting, listing the names of the deceased members, and a moment of silence will be observed while a list of names is displayed on the screen. AMENDMENTS FOR LIFE, HONORARY, AND NON-PRACTISING MEMBER BYLAWS Council is proposing amendments to four bylaws that govern Life Membership, honorary membership, and the use of the Non-Practising title. The changes aim to provide more accurate information to the public, provide members with flexibility to manage their license during career transitions, and clarify the professional obligations of those without practice rights. Members provided feedback through a consultation process in the spring, and Council updated the proposed bylaws to reflect member input. The bylaws now include a proposal to repeal honorary memberships in the association, provide additional clarification with respect to the obligations of non-practising members and licensees, and allow non-practising members the option to select one of two restricted titles (e.g., P.Eng. (Non- Practising) or P.Eng. (Retired). Council also approved a non-practising member/license fee for 2019 at 50% of the full member annual fee. This fee will be reconsidered in 2020 taking into account the results of the fall bylaw vote and the uptake of non-practising status. In addition, Council approved the removal of a limit on consecutive years that a member can be on reduced fees. The bylaws will be presented to members for ratification during the fall, in conjunction with the Council election.

APPOINTMENTS Council approved the following appointments to Engineers and Geoscientists BC committee, boards and task forces.

BOARD OF EXAMINERS Dr. Rishi Gupta, P.Eng., FEC Dr. Monica Varga, P.Eng. Renata Kay Wood, P.Eng. CANADIAN ENGINEERING ACCREDITATION BOARD Emily Cheung, P.Eng., FEC DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE Oliver Bonham, P.Geo., FGC

INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE Peter Helland, P.Eng. J. Douglas Joorisity, P.Eng. SCRUTINEER FOR COUNCIL ELECTION 2018/2019 John Clague, P.Geo., FEC (Hon.), FGC John Watson, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) Ken Williams, P.Eng., FEC

Neil Cumming, P.Eng. Thomas Leung, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., FEC

STANDING AWARDS COMMITTEE Tomer Curiel, P.Eng. Rebecca Fan, P.Eng. Dr. Brian Guy, P.Geo.

GEOSCIENCE COMMITTEE Dr. Yaming Chen, P.Geo.

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