Overview
Function
The Medical Registration Committee reviews and decides upon applications from persons who wish to practice medicine in the Northwest Territories.
Jurisdiction
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department Responsible
Department of Health & Social Services
Authority
Medical Profession Act (NWT)
Board Composition
Members include three medical practitioners, one representative of the Department of Health and Social Services, one layperson, and a Registrar.
Three medical practitioners are nominated by the Northwest Territories Medical Association.
Alternate Members
There are two alternate members. One alternate is nominated by the Northwest Territories Medical Association and the other alternate is nominated by the Department of Health and Social Services.
Chairperson
The Committee designates a Chairperson from amongst the members nominated by the Northwest Territories Medical Association.
Vice-Chairperson
There is no Vice-Chairperson.
Quorum
Quorum is three members.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed by the Minister of Health and Social Services under section 2(2) of the Medical Profession Act.
Term Duration
A member holds office for a term of two years and may be eligible for reappointment.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Committee meets in Yellowknife, as needed.
Remuneration
Members shall receive remuneration according to Executive Council classification and Financial Management Board Secretariat directives.
Category - Regulatory/Quasi-Judicial
Chairperson - up to $400 per day
Member - up $325 per day
Chair and members – 50% per half-day (i.e., 3.5 hours or less), for work on board business for each day of meetings
Other Considerations
N/A
Current Membership
| Position | Appointee | Term Start | Term Expiry | Number of Terms | Appointed By | Nominating Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chair | (Vacant - 2 year term) | Minister of Health and Social Services | NWT Medical Association | |||
| 2. Member | Dr. Pauweliena Laureijs | 2024-02-16 | 2027-02-15 | 5th term | Minister of Health and Social Services | NWT Medical Association |
| 3. Member | Dr. Theresa Farrell | 2023-06-07 | 2025-06-06 | 1st term | Minister of Health and Social Services | NWT Medical Association |
| 4. Member (Lay Member) |
(Vacant - 2 year term) | Minister of Health and Social Services | ||||
| 5. Member (Registrar) |
Ravan Bedingfield | 2021-12-11 | At Pleasure | n/a | Minister of Health and Social Services | |
| 6. Alternate | Dr. Darcy Scott | 2024-03-11 | 2026-03-10 | 1st term | Minister of Health and Social Services | NWT Medical Association |
| 7. Member | (Vacant - 2 year term) | Minister of Health and Social Services | NWT Medical Association |