ABOUT US - Members of Council
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 2012 - 2013 Council of the Alberta College of Optometrists
   
Council of the Alberta College of Optometrists
(Back Row) (Front Row)
   
Dr. Peter McGuigan - Regulated Council Member Mrs. Gayle Stevens-Guille - Public Council Member
Dr. Gordon Hensel - Registrar & CEO Dr. Sallie Barclay - Vice-President
Dr. Bob DeMara - Past-President Dr. Lori Jaffray - President
Dr. James Thompson - Regulated Council Member Dr. Kim Bugera - Regulated Council Member
Dr. Stan Russo - Secretary / Treasurer Mrs. Louise Mosier - Public Council Member