Definitions, committee structures, quorum rules, and voting thresholds — all in one place.
Official Definitions Source
CRTO By-Law 2: Rule 1
All definitions in this section are drawn directly from Rule 1 of By-Law 2. If By-Law 2 is revised in the future, cross-reference and update these terms accordingly to maintain 100% compliance.
People & Roles
Appointed Officer
An employee of the CRTO appointed by the Council, or the Executive Committee, as an officer.
People & Roles
Chair
The person designated to preside over meetings of statutory or non-statutory Committees or panels of the CRTO. Includes the Vice-Chair, who is the alternate designate.
People & Roles
Council Member
A member of Council elected or appointed in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and/or the Act and/or this By-Law.
People & Roles
Ex-Officio
By virtue of one's office. For example, the Registrar is an ex-officio member of CRTO committees — they may attend meetings, but are not entitled to make a motion or vote, and are not counted toward quorum.
People & Roles
Member
Unless further defined, an individual who holds a certificate of registration with the CRTO.
People & Roles
Officer of the CRTO
Includes the President, the Vice-President, the Registrar or an appointed officer.
People & Roles
Presiding Officer
The person who chairs a meeting of Council or a Committee.
People & Roles
Professional Committee Appointee
A Member of the CRTO who is not a member of the Council, and who has been appointed by the Registrar to the pool available to serve on committees (but not on Council).
People & Roles
Public Committee Appointees
A person who is not a Member of the CRTO, and who has been appointed by the Registrar to the pool available to sit on a committee (but not on Council).
People & Roles
Professional Council Member
A member elected to the Council in accordance with the by-laws. Includes a member elected in a by-election or appointed to fill a vacancy.
People & Roles
Public Council Member Member
A person who is not a Member of the CRTO, and who is appointed to the Council by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
People & Roles
Registrar
Person hired by the Council to act as Chief Executive Officer for the CRTO. Includes a person appointed as Acting Registrar during a vacancy or prolonged absence.
People & Roles
Respiratory Therapist
A Member of the CRTO.
People & Roles
Sitting Council Member
An appointed or elected member of the CRTO Council.
Bodies & Structures
Committee
A Committee of the CRTO — includes statutory committees under section 10 of the Code, non-statutory committees, task forces, a Panel of a committee, and any other committees established by the Council under these By-Laws.
Bodies & Structures
Council
The board of directors of the CRTO, responsible for managing and administering its affairs in accordance with the Code.
Bodies & Structures
CRTO
The acronym for the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
Bodies & Structures
Panel
A sub-group of a Committee of the CRTO.
Bodies & Structures
Profession
The profession of Respiratory Care or Respiratory Therapy.
Meetings
Duly Constituted
A meeting held in accordance with the required procedure where quorum is met pursuant to the By-Laws.
Meetings
In-Camera
Meetings of Council are open to the public by default. When the Council excludes the public from a meeting (or part of one), it goes in-camera — conducting a private meeting under specific circumstances provided in the Code.
Meetings
Regular Meeting
A meeting of the Council to which Article 4.01(a) of this By-Law refers.
Meetings
Special Meeting
A meeting of the Council to which Article 4.01(b) of this By-Law refers.
Legal & Process
Code
The Health Professions Procedural Code, being Schedule 2 of the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Legal & Process
Policies and Procedures
The documented processes or courses of action undertaken by the CRTO in response to recurring issues.
Legal & Process
Proceeding
Any action or process related to the investigation, hearing or restriction (i.e., terms, conditions and limitations or suspension of a certificate of registration) of a Member's practice.
Legal & Process
Respiratory Therapy
As defined in the Act: the providing of oxygen therapy, cardio-respiratory equipment monitoring and the assessment and treatment of cardio-respiratory and associated disorders to maintain or restore ventilation. Includes the practice of Respiratory Care.
Legal & Process
RHPA
The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, as amended from time to time. Includes the Code.
Official Committee Rules Source
CRTO By-Law 2: Rules 2–13
All committee composition, quorum, and voting rules in this section are drawn directly from By-Law 2. Where By-Law 2 is silent on specific voting mechanisms or panel split decisions, standard parliamentary procedure is noted with an asterisk (*).
Quorum Rule
Minimum members required to conduct official business
Standard Vote
Simple majority
By-Laws & Regulations
Changes or additions in this area require a 2/3 majority vote
Panels
Valid only when all present
Committee Composition, Quorum & Voting
Composition
By-Law 2.03 — 9 elected members
1 per districts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 & 2 per districts 4, 5
1 per districts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 & 2 per districts 4, 5
Quorum
By-Law 4.08 — >50%
Voting
By-Law 4.11(b) — Simple majority
By-Law 4.11(a): 2/3 majority for By-Laws
By-Law 4.11(c): Tied vote defeated
By-Law 4.11(a): 2/3 majority for By-Laws
By-Law 4.11(c): Tied vote defeated
Composition
By-Law 5.01, 5.02 — 7 voting members
3 Professional Council Members · 2 Public Council Members · Council Chair · Vice-Chair
3 Professional Council Members · 2 Public Council Members · Council Chair · Vice-Chair
Quorum
By-Law 5.12 — Majority of voting members
At least 1 must be a Public Council Member
At least 1 must be a Public Council Member
Voting
Simple majority*
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
Composition
By-Law 10.01 — At least 5 voting members
1 Professional Council Member · 2 Public Council Members · 1 Professional Committee Appointee · maximum 1 Public Member Appointee
1 Professional Council Member · 2 Public Council Members · 1 Professional Committee Appointee · maximum 1 Public Member Appointee
Quorum
50%
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
Voting
Simple majority*
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
Composition
By-Law 11.01 — At least 5 voting members
1 Professional Council Member · 2 Public Council Members · 1 Professional Committee Appointee · maximum 1 Public Member Appointee
1 Professional Council Member · 2 Public Council Members · 1 Professional Committee Appointee · maximum 1 Public Member Appointee
Quorum
50%
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
Voting
Simple majority*
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
Composition
By-Law 9.01 — At least 8 voting members
2 Professional Council Members · 2 Public Council Members · 2 Professional Committee Appointees · maximum 1 Public Member Appointee
2 Professional Council Members · 2 Public Council Members · 2 Professional Committee Appointees · maximum 1 Public Member Appointee
Panel
By-Law 9.02 — 3 members of the committee
All must be present
*Decisions by consensus (By-Law silent on tied panels)
All must be present
*Decisions by consensus (By-Law silent on tied panels)
Voting
Simple majority*
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
Composition
By-Law 13.01 — At least 5 voting members
1 Professional Council Member · 1 Public Council Member OR Public Committee Appointee · 2 Professional Committee Appointees
1 Professional Council Member · 1 Public Council Member OR Public Committee Appointee · 2 Professional Committee Appointees
Quorum
50%
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
Voting
Simple majority*
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
Composition
By-Law 12.01 — At least 5 voting members
1 Professional Council Member · 1 Public Council Member OR Public Committee Appointee · 2 Professional Committee Appointees
1 Professional Council Member · 1 Public Council Member OR Public Committee Appointee · 2 Professional Committee Appointees
Panel
By-Law 12.01(d) — 3 members of the committee
All must be present
*Decisions by consensus (By-Law silent on tied panels)
All must be present
*Decisions by consensus (By-Law silent on tied panels)
Voting
Simple majority*
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
Composition
By-Law 8.01 — At least 5 voting members
1 Professional Council Member · 1 Public Council Member · 2 Professional Committee Appointees · maximum 1 Public Member Appointee
1 Professional Council Member · 1 Public Council Member · 2 Professional Committee Appointees · maximum 1 Public Member Appointee
Panel
By-Law 8.02 — 3 members of the committee
All must be present
*Decisions by consensus (By-Law silent on tied panels)
All must be present
*Decisions by consensus (By-Law silent on tied panels)
Voting
Simple majority*
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
*By-Law silent; default procedure applies
CRTO By-Law 3.03 & 4.16
Roberts Rules Apply as Default
The rules of order in Schedule B of this By-Law apply to meetings of the Council and Committees. In all cases not provided for by these rules, the most recent edition of Roberts Rules of Order, as published from time to time, shall be followed so far as they may be applicable to the Council and Committees, provided that said Rules of Order are not inconsistent with the RHPA, the Regulations or By-Laws of the CRTO. Where such inconsistency exists, the RHPA, the Regulations or By-Laws of the CRTO shall govern.