Governing Bodies
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of members is sovereign and holds all powers granted by law to the Association within the scope of its bylaws.
Board of Directors [ Composition]
The Board of Directors of the ACDQ is made up of the chairman and 25 directors elected by members of their region or electoral district. It runs the business of the Association according to the resolutions adopted by the Annual General Meeting and the powers conferred by the bylaws. It sets the general orientations, defines its objectives and priorities and ensures that they are in line with its mission. It forms the appropriate committees to attain the goals and objectives of the Association. It approves the general orientations of the subsidiaries, as well as their objectives and priorities.
Executive Committee [ Composition]
The Executive Committee is made up of the president and the first and second vice-presidents, secretary, treasurer and three councillors. It executes the decisions of the Board of Directors and is responsible for full management of the Association between board meetings. It makes sure that the organizational structure and management policies correspond to the objectives of the Association subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
Committees
Several committees – depending on the terms of reference formulated by the Board of Directors to which they must submit recommendations – study issues related to the business of the Association. Each committee has at least three members, including at least one member of the Board of Directors.
List of committees
Finance Committee |
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Receive and explain the budget that will be submitted to the Executive Committee for approval by the Board of Directors. Ensure that management of financial matters complies with the policies and budget adopted by the Board of Directors and perform any verification considered useful. Examine the auditor’s report at the end of the fiscal year and the financial statements that will be subject to the attention of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, and the approval of the General Meeting. Recommend the appointment of auditors and the amount of membership fee. |
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Young Dentists Committee |
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Determine and analyze the main obstacles faced by young dentists upon entering the job market and regarding which the ACDQ can intervene. Based on these observations, make recommendations to the Board of Directors so that the actions of the Association are better targeted and designed to meet even more adequately the needs that have been expressed. |
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Negotiating Committee |
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To negotiate practice conditions for dentists within the framework of the RAMQ, regardless of their remuneration method, whether they practice in a private office or an establishment. To draw up agreements in principle and present them to the members for ratification. |
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Nominating Committee |
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To receive the candidacies of members who wish to participate in the activities of the various committees. To review the candidacies and make recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning committee membership. |
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Member Services and Communications Committee |
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Suggest different professional or administrative services for members based on their needs and expectations. Make recommendations on the presentation and content of The Contact Point and Internet site, as well as on the development of promotional materials to support dental offices. |
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Bylaws Committee |
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To review the Association's Bylaws on a regular basis and suggest necessary updates to the Board of Directors so that they respond at all times to the constantly changing realities and activities of today's dental health professionals. |
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Fees and Nomenclature Committee |
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To make recommendations to the Executive Committee on changes to be made to the Fee Guide for the Association's dental generalist members. These recommendations deal with nomenclature, fees and their annual revaluation. |
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Communication Committee |
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Since November 14, the Communications Committee and the Recruitment and Member Services Committee have joined to form one committee, the Member Services and Communications Committee. However, their 2008-2009 activities report (in French) are accessible for consultation. |
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Recruitment and Member Services Committee |
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Since November 14, the Communications Committee and the Recruitment and Member Services Committee have joined to form one committee, the Member Services and Communications Committee. However, their 2008-2009 activities report (in French) are accessible for consultation. |
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Task force on the practice of dentistry in hospitals |
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To examine all aspects of practice in institutions including the problems encountered particularly in hospitals, and identify potential solutions, in order to assist the Negotiating Committee and the Executive Committee. |
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