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The NBASW is the professional association and regulatory body for social workers in this province. The practice of social work in New Brunswick is regulated
by The Act to Incorporate the New Brunswick
Association of Social Workers (1988). As a result, anyone who
- practices as a social worker,
- uses the title of social worker or registered social
worker, or makes use of any abbreviation of such title, or any name,
title or designation which may lead to the belief that the person is
a social worker,
- advertises or in any way or by any means holds himself
out as a social worker , or
- acts or holds himself out in such manner as to lead
to the belief that he is authorized to fill the office of or to act
as a social worker
must be a member in good standing of the New
Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
The Board of Directors is comprised of an elected executive,
one director from each local chapter, the NB Director to the Canadian
Association of Social Workers (CASW) board, a representative of the First Nation Social Workers; and one public member appointed
by the Minister of Health and Wellness. The Board serves as
the governing body of the general membership and administers the affairs
of the Association.
2007-2008 Board of Directors- Front Row from left to right: Suzanne McKenna, Registrar; Janine Granchelli, Past President; Céline Belliveau, Bathurst Chapter Director; Sarah Brannon, Saint John Chapter Director; Middle Row from left to right: Miguel LeBlanc, Executive Director, Leslie Duncan, Secretary; Judy Adams, Miramichi Chapter Director; Julie Ouellette, Edmundston /Grand Falls Chapter Director; Francine Prosser,Treasurer; Barbara Whitenect, Vice-President; Top Row from left to right: Morel Caissie, CASW Director; VickI Coy, Fredericton Chapter Director; Karine Levesque, President; Sandra Dimock, Public Member; Nathalie Melanson, Restigouche Chapter Director; and Merri-Lee Hanson, Woodstock Chapter Director. Absent: Hélène Caissie, Moncton Chapter Director
President: Karine Levesque, RSW
Vice President: Barb Whitenect, RSW
Secretary: Julie Ouellette, RSW
Treasurer: Francine Prosser, RSW
Fredericton: Vicki Coy, RSW
Saint John: Vacant
Woodstock: Merri-Lee Hanson, RSW
Charlotte County: Vacant
Sussex: VacantMoncton:
Hélene Caissie, RSW
Miramichi:
Judy Adams, RSW
Bathurst: Céline Belliveau, RSW
Restigouche:
Nathalie Melanson , RSW
Edmundston/Grand Falls: Vacant
Acadian Peninsula: Vacant
CASW Representative:
Morel Caissie, RSW
Appointed Member:
Sandra Dimock
First Nation Representative: Vacant
- Committee of Examiners:
The mandate of the Committee of Examiners is to examine and approve
applications for NBASW membership (Section 10(1) and 11(1) of the Act).
The Committee is comprised of six registered social workers appointed
by the Association and one public member appointed by the Minister of
Health and Wellness.
- Complaints Committee:
The Complaints Committee has as its mandate to consider and investigate
complaints of professional misconduct, incompetence and/or a breach
of the Code of Ethics (Section 21 of the Act). The Committee is comprised
of one member of the NBASW Board, two other registered social workers
appointed by the Board, and two alternate registered social workers
named by the Board.
- Discipline Committee:
The mandate of the Discipline Committee is to hear and determine allegations
of professional misconduct or incompetence against a member. If the
Committee finds a member has committed an act of professional misconduct
or incompetence, the Committee may decide on the consequences (Section
23(1) and 23(4) of the Act). The Discipline Committee is comprised of
four registered social workers appointed by the Board and one public
member appointed by the Minister of Health and Wellness.
- Education Committee:
The Education Committee promotes education based on the needs of the
NBASW, represents the NBASW on the Advisory Committee of the Schools
of Social Work in the Maritimes, and carries out any other activity
or duty approved by the Board.
- Social Action Committee:
The Social Action Committee concerns itself with social issues and in
assisting the NBASW in its efforts to bring about social and economic
changes in society. The Social Action Committee also acts as coordinator
of and resource to social action committees of local chapters, and as
liaison to persons or community groups engaged in social action and
social change in keeping with the CASW Code of Ethics.
- By-Laws Committee:
The By-Laws Committee reviews proposed changes to the By-Laws brought
forth by the membership, and takes appropriate action (that is, clarification,
research, and propose amendments to membership at the annual meeting).
The Committee also ensures that amendments that are approved at the
annual meeting are incorporated into the By-Laws.
- Practice Issues, Ethics and Professional Standards Committee: This committee responds to questions from the members relating to ethics and practice, works on standards and guidelines as needed and, promotes respect for standards in order to encourage excellence and professionalism in social work practice.
- Nominating Committee
Executive Director: Miguel LeBlanc, RSW
Registrar:
Suzanne McKenna, RSW
Administrative Officer: Vacant
Secretary:
Denise St-Laurent
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