The Practice Committee oversee admission to and continued registration on Mediate BC’s professional rosters. In order to carry out this work, the Committee is comprised of practitioners (from diverse practices and geographic areas representing a range of backgrounds, experience, and knowledge), conflict resolution trainers and training institutions, representatives of client groups, and members of the public with an interest in conflict resolution .
The Practice Committee has three (Sub)Committees which carry out specific aspects of its mandate:
Adam Howden-Duke, Practice Committee Chair and Board Member
Kate Fleming, Roster Manager
The Admissions Committee sets and reviews Admissions criteria and oversees the review of all Admissions applications and applications for designations. The Committee identifies topics for continuing professional development, gaps in existing training and experience opportunities, and topics affecting practice patterns and needs.
Chair: Adam Howden-Duke
Committee Contact: Kate Fleming, Roster Manager
The Practice Advisory Committee is a new Committee that is working to increase Mediate BC’s ability to provide practice advice to Roster mediators and med-arbitrators.
Contact: Sharon Sutherland, Executive Director
The Complaints Committee manages any complaints made about Roster mediators or med-arbitrators.
Chair: Gina Delimari
Committee Contact: Kate Fleming, Roster Manager
Mediate BC serves communities across the lands of many Indigenous peoples, unceded, unsurrendered, and treaty. We are committed to advancing Indigenous sovereignty, inherent rights and self-determination. In order to do this, we commit to deepening our understanding of the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples and the ongoing effects of colonization. Further, we commit to developing meaningful dialogue and relationships founded on respect.
