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Clague then took questions on the presentation from members at the meeting. Motions Submitted by Members The AGM is the forum in which members and licensees may bring motions forward for debate, and to provide advice to Council on current issues. The following motions were debated: Motion 1. That Council consider granting Honorary Professional Engineer status to Col. Chris Hadfield to recognize his outstanding con- tribution as a Canadian-trained engineer. The motion was carried. Motion 2. That Council consider outsourcing some

assembly along with a brief informational report on Engineers Canada activities. At this point in the meeting a refreshment break was taken for 25 minutes. After the break, President Bapty invited Paul Rennick, P.Geo., President of Geoscientists Canada, to bring greetings and share an informational report on Geoscientists Canada activities with the assembly. Presentation on Consultation for Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Bylaw Dr. Mahmoud Mahmoud, P.Eng., FEC, Chair of the CPD Committee, briefed the assembly on the proposed mandatory continuing professional development bylaw, and the consultation with members that will be occur- ring shortly. Following extensive consultation over the next few months, a draft bylaw for the implementation of a mandatory CPD program will be brought to mem- bers for ratification in the fall. More information on the consultation is available on page 11. Presentation on Member Consultation for Legislative Amendments Vice President John Clague gave a presentation to the assembly regarding seven amendments to the Engineers and Geoscientists Act that Council is seek- ing to bring forward to government, and the member consultation that will ensue to help Council frame an appropriate request to government. More informa- tion on the consultation process for the proposed amendments is available on page 6. Vice President

conference tasks and activities to free up staff time to support other important asso- ciation programs and activities. The motion was defeated. timesheets so that management and Council can better account for and understand where time is spent on association projects,

Motion 3 . That Council consider implementing

programs, and activities. The motion was defeated. Motion 4. That Council consider providing an

appropriate level of support to the APEG Foundation (to be determined in consultation with the Foundation) to achieve the Foundation’s long term strategic goals. The motion was carried. Motion 5. That Council consider

re-introducing a practice fol- lowed by Council of previous years—the practice being the publishing of the APEGBC budget for the coming year. The motion was carried. Induction of 2014/2015 Council Following the motions session, President Bapty introduced the incom- ing president for the 2014/2015 Council year, Dr. John Clague. The newly- appointed President Clague then pre- sented the Gold Foil Life Member disc to now Past President Michael Bapty, thanking him for his committed work on behalf of APEGBC during his past year in office. President Bapty announced that the association’s 2015 Annual General Meeting will be held in Kelowna, BC, on October 17, 2015. The meeting was then adjourned.

Gurjit Sangha, President Opus DaytonKnight Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Gurjit Sangha, P.Eng., as President effective October 16, 2014. Gurjit succeeds John Boyle, P.Eng., as part of the company’s succession planning.

Joining Opus DaytonKnight in 1998, Gurjit has progressed through the organization to his most recent role as Vice-President Corporate. With more than 15 years’ experience in the engineering field, he has a background in water resource management. Gurjit will continue to expand the company’s vision and goals of providing innovative engineering services and long-lasting client relationships.

Head Office: 210 – 889 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3S1 t. +1 604-990-4800 e. info@opusdaytonknight.com

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