Disciplinary Committee Application Form

Things You Need to Know
If you apply for a Disciplinary Committee Position you should keep in mind that the expected commitment level will be a minimum of 1 day of training per term, which must be completed before you are eligible to serve at a Disciplinary Hearing, and participation in an in-person Disciplinary Hearings which will take place at the CMMOTA Office in Red Deer Alberta or by Zoom on a case-by-case basis.

Being a Disciplinary Committee Member requires a commitment of time and energy, and a willingness to use your skills and experience for the purpose of supporting the Association.

Eligibility Requirements:

You must be a Member of the Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association; and

Term:

Appointments are for a 1-year term, and you may reapply after the completion of the term and be reappointed. There are no limits on the number of terms a Disciplinary Committee Member may serve.

Compensation:

A Disciplinary Committee Member shall receive 6 CEC each year provided that they complete the annual training. There will not be any monetary compensation for the annual training day, or any Disciplinary Committee meetings.
A Disciplinary Committee Member shall receive an additional 4 CEC for each Disciplinary Hearing they sit on.
A Disciplinary Committee Member shall be entitled to a per diem compensation as set forth in Appendix 2 – Board of Directors Remuneration and Expense Reimbursement Schedule for participation in a Disciplinary Committee Meeting or a Disciplinary Hearing.
If attendance at a Disciplinary Hearing requires travel by a Disciplinary Committee Member, mileage to and from their place of residence, or compensation for an alternative method of transportation, may be paid on the approval of the Executive Director of the Association.
If a Disciplinary Hearing is held in person, one meal and refreshments will be provided for a Disciplinary Committee Member during the hearing, provided that the hearing and writing of the Disciplinary Hearing Report extends past 3 hours. If a meeting is held virtually, the committee member shall be responsible for their own meal and refreshments.
If a hearing extends past one day, a Disciplinary Committee Member will be provided a hotel room at the expense of the Association.
If the location of the hearing is more than 300 km from the Appeals Hearing Committee Member’s place of residence, a hotel room may be provided at the expense of the Association.

CMMOTA’s Mission Statement: To support massage and manual osteopathic therapists across Canada through professional association membership that promotes excellence in education, accountability in practice, and a shared commitment to improving the health and wellness of Canadians.

CMMOTA’s Vision Statement: To empower massage and manual osteopathic therapists to be recognized, trusted, and respected as essential contributors to the health and wellness of all Canadians.

As a Disciplinary Committee Member, you do NOT REPRESENT YOUR OWN INTERESTS, but the broader interests of the Association. You should:

Understand what the Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association does and how it contributes to the massage industry throughout Canada (Mission Statement, Values, Objects of the Association, Bylaws and Policies, Standards of Practice, Scopes of Practice, and Code of Ethics).
Have a desire to see the Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association develop and grow, particularly in upholding a professional standard for the Association.
Are willing to uphold the CMMOTA Bylaws, the standards of practice and scope of practice documents for Massage, Spa, and Manual Osteopathic Therapist the Code of Ethics, and the policies of the CMMOTA.
Are willing to act in an unbiased manner with a spirit of fairness, and sensitivity, while maintaining professional composure while hearing evidence to determine whether a member has breached the Bylaws, Standard of Practice, Scope of Practice, Code of Ethics or Policy of the CMMOTA.
Understand and be willing to endorse the mission of the Association WITHOUT RESERVATION. Too often, people join a Board or committee in order to force a specific change and become disillusioned when they realize that the change will not benefit the entire Association.

In addition, disciplinary committee Members must exhibit the following:

Loyalty - uphold the interests of the Association and its Membership.
Avoid conflict of interest - in a position of public trust, you must act in good faith and in the best interests of the entire Association.
Appropriate conduct - your behavior should reflect the principles of fair play, ethics, and straight forward communication at all times.
Be organized - you should prepare for meetings, understand the formats and procedures, and have completed any duties required.
Active participation - be prepared to attend all committee meetings, and any disciplinary hearing meetings as required.
Committee, Board of Directors and staff relations - have a friendly working relationship and be aware of the lines of authority and communication within the organization – example: Who interacts with staff, and who is authorized to make public statements.
Confidentiality - be able to keep Association business confidential
Personal responsibility - take the time to read any information provided, and do research when necessary

Each committee will have its own structure within the rules dictated by the Societies Act. It is not necessary to have previous experience in order to volunteer. In fact, volunteering to be a committee Member can be a very rewarding and educational experience. Volunteers are given the opportunity to:

contribute to a cause they believe in
learn new skills
network with like-minded individuals
refine their communication and organization skills
experience working within an organizational structure
develop policies and procedures for the good of all Members

The Disciplinary Committee of the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association consists of the following positions:

Chair (a member of the committee appointed by the Committee)
A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 18 Members who are in good standing with the Association, and are not Members of any other committee, or serve on the Board of Directors.

Anyone wishing to volunteer should ensure that they can operate within the guidelines listed.

If after reading the details above you are interested in volunteering by applying for a Disciplinary Committee position, please submit the following application form via email or fax. Once Administration has reviewed your application papers for eligibility to act as a Disciplinary Committee Member as prescribed in CMMOTA Establishment of a Disciplinary Committee Policy as published in the CMMOTA Policy and Procedure Handbook, it will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for their review.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Membership number(s) of Applicant*

Have you had Previous Board/committee experience? If yes, please state what positions you have held:*

YesNo

If yes please state what positions you have held*

Tell the Board of Directors a bit about yourself (suggestions like how long you have been a therapist, things that you love doing outside of massage/manual osteopathic therapy etc)*

Tell us about your educational experience(s). (This includes anything past high school both massage/manual osteopathic therapy and non-massage/manual osteopathic therapy related)*

Tell us about your work experience (both massage/manual osteopathic therapy and other)*

Finish these sentences:

I would make a good addition to the Disciplinary committee because...*

My greatest character strength is...*

My greatest character weakness is...*

This is an open spot to tell the Board of Directors anything else not covered above to make your pitch as to why the Board of Directors should appoint you to the CMMOTA Disciplinary Committee:*

The following two items are case studies regarding what you may face as a Disciplinary Committee Member in a Disciplinary Hearing. Please take the time to write a suggestion for discipline of the Member from the information provided.

CASE #1 - A Formal Complaint was filed by a client who went into the practitioner's clinic with the complaint of forearm pain. During the treatment, the practitioner asked if they could use suction cupping on the client's forearm. The client gave consent, but in the process of the treatment, the pain associated with the suction cupping increased. The client says that they told the practitioner that the pain was too intense, however, they claim that the practitioner did not stop or reduce the pressure. At the end of the cupping portion the practitioner left the cup on the elbow of the client, which the client again says was extremely painful, but admitted to not saying anything because the practitioner had not listened to the client previously. Over the next number of days, the client says that they noticed increasing pain in their elbow. After a month of pain, and the additional affect of not being able to hold on to any items, the client went to seek medical advice. The attending physician believed that the root cause of the pain was a nerve that somehow had gotten out of its track and has referred the client to a specialist. The pain is still present at the time of the complaint, and the client is not happy. When the matter was referred to the practitioner, the practitioner said that yes, the description of the treatment was as described, but denies that the client made any comment about pain or reducing the pressure.*

CASE #2 - A Member submitted a certificate and course detail information for a course that they said that they attended on Bowen Therapy. Upon the review of the certificate Administration called the issuer of the certificate to verify the Members attendance of the course. The issuer confirmed that no one by the name listed on the certificate provided to CMMOTA ever took training with them. In the investigation process the Member had nothing to say in their defense.*

I have read the Establishment of a Disciplinary Committee Policy, the Disciple for Complaints Policy, and CMMOTA Bylaw sections 3.6., and section 4.8..

I understand that in submitting the above information, that, upon confirmation of my eligibility by CMMOTA Administration, it will be shared with the Board of Directors of the Association for the purposes of informing them of my application for a position as a Disciplinary Committee Member.

Applicants Signature*

Date*

Date

Appendix 5: Disciplinary Application Form