Board and council members take on a great responsibility, and it is imperative they are equipped for their roles. CLEAR’s Board Member Training programs offer three levels of training, education, and support to help ensure board and council members understand their role and are able to serve effectively in the public interest.

Level 1 - Prospective & Newly Elected/Appointed


This program is designed to provide prospective and newly elected or appointed regulatory board or council members with an introduction to the expectations and requirements of regulatory board leadership.

This program covers the four main aspects of being a regulatory leader: Regulation, Governance, Roles and Responsibilities, and Ethics.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Illustrate the difference between advocacy and regulation
  • Understand the legal ramifications of regulatory decisions
  • Define the roles of board members and staff
  • Identify roles and expectations of board members
  • Identify and process conflicts of interest
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality

The program is offered online as a self-paced course.

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Level 2 - New to Board/Council Service


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Designed for regulatory board/council members, CLEAR's Online Introduction to Regulatory Governance program provides accessible and affordable training that equips members for their important public service role. The curriculum features five modules:

  1. Foundations of Occupational and Professional Regulation
  2. Roles and Responsibilities of a Board Member
  3. Administrative Rulemaking
  4. Professional Discipline
  5. Assessing Competence


Level 3 - Experienced Board/Council Members


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This two-day workshop is for seasoned regulatory board/council members and promotes strategies for dealing with specific challenges faced by board members.

Day One

The first day explores the concept of public interest, considers trends in profession-based regulation, while discussing trustworthiness; the importance of structure, process, and culture; avoiding governance pitfalls; and considers board members as leaders.

Day Two

The second day focuses on the accountability and evaluation role of regulatory board members. The program is designed to include interactive components which will allow attendees to apply the concepts to their own experiences.

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