The Alberta College of Optometrists (ACO) is governed by an elected Council of at least 6 practicing Optometrists elected by the membership at an Annual General Meeting, and 2 Public Members who are appointed by order of the Alberta Government Lieutenant Governor in Council.

In accordance with Alberta’s Health Professions Act the Council has struck the following committees:

• Registration Committee
• Competence Committee
• Complaint Review Committee
• Hearings Tribunal
• Membership List

As with all Health Professions, the Alberta College of Optometrists submits an annual report to Alberta’s Minister of Health, in accordance with information requested by the Minister.

Members of the 2011 - 2012 Council of the Alberta College of Optometrists

(Back Row) Dr. Peter McGuigan - Regulated Council Member Dr. Gordon Hensel - Registrar & CEO Dr. Bob DeMara - Past-President Dr. James Thompson - Regulated Council Member Dr. Stan Russo - Secretary / Treasurer (Front Row) Mrs. Gayle Stevens-Guille - Public Council Member Dr. Sallie Barclay - Vice-President Dr. Lori Jaffray - President Dr. Kim Bugera - Regulated Council Member Mrs. Louise Mosier - Public Council Member