Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Act, S-6.01

1 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 The Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Act being Chapter S‑6.01* of the Statutes of Saskatchewan, 1997 (Sections 1 to 47 effective October 20, 1998; section 49 effective June 29, 2000) as amended by the Statutes of Saskatchewan, 2001, c 18; 2002, c 54; 2009, c T‑23.01; 2010, c B‑12, c 19 and c 20; 2014, c E‑13.1; 2020, c 9; 2021, c 6; and 2024, c 4. *NOTE: Pursuant to subsection 33(1) of The Interpretation Act, 1995, the Consequential Amendment sections, schedules and/or tables within this Act have been removed. Upon coming into force, the consequential amendments contained in those sections became part of the enactment(s) that they amend, and have thereby been incorporated into the corresponding Acts. Please refer to the Separate Chapter to obtain consequential amendment details and specifics. NOTE: This consolidation is not official. Amendments have been incorporated for convenience of reference and the original statutes and regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law. In order to preserve the integrity of the original statutes and regulations, errors that may have appeared are reproduced in this consolidation. 2 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS Table of Contents SHORT TITLE AND INTERPRETATION 24 Discipline committee 1 Short title 25 Discipline hearing 2 Interpretation 26 Disciplinary powers ASSOCIATION 27 Professional incompetence 3 Association continued 28 Professional misconduct 4 Membership 29 Criminal conviction 5 Property 30 Duty to report 6 Meetings 31 Suspension 32 Review by board BOARD 33 Appeal to court 7 Board 34 Effect of appeal 8 Public appointees 35 Effect of expulsion 9 Resignation 36 Reinstatement 10 Vacancy 11 Officers and employees GENERAL 12 Committees 37 Immunity 38 Offence and penalty BYLAWS 39 Limitation of prosecution 13 Procedures 40 Report of termination of employment 14 Bylaws 41 Review by Legislative Assembly 15 Filing of bylaws 42 Record of revocation and notification MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION 43 Annual register 16 Membership 44 Annual report 17 Register 45 Compliance 18 Registration 46 Service of notices, etc. 19 Corporations, partnerships, etc. TRANSITIONAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND 20 Delegation and appeal COMING INTO FORCE PROHIBITION 47 Transitional – board 21 Protection of title 48 SS 1996, c A‑25.1, section 23 amended DISCIPLINE 49 SS 1996, c E‑9.3, section 28 amended 21.1 Interpretation re discipline provisions 50 Repealed 21.2 Proceedings against former members 51 Coming into force 22 Investigation committee 23 Investigation 3 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 CHAPTER S-6.01 An Act respecting the Regulation of Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians and making consequential amendments to other Acts SHORT TITLE AND INTERPRETATION Short title 1 This Act may be cited as The Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Act. Interpretation 2 In this Act: (a) “administrative bylaw” means a bylaw made for a purpose set out in subsection 14(1); (b) “applied science technologist” means a member of the association who is registered as an applied science technologist pursuant to section 18 and who is entitled to carry on his or her occupation as a applied science technologist pursuant to this Act and the bylaws; (c) “association” means the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians continued pursuant to section 3; (d) “board” means the board of directors of the association; (e) “bylaws” means the valid and subsisting bylaws of the association; (f) “certified technician” means a member of the association who is registered as a certified technician pursuant to section 18 and who is entitled to carry on his or her occupation as a certified technician pursuant to this Act and the bylaws; (g) “court” means the Court of King’s Bench; (h) “member” means a member of the association who is in good standing; (i) “minister” means the member of the Executive Council to whom for the time being the administration of this Act is assigned; (j) “register” means the register kept pursuant to section 17; (k) “registrar” means the registrar appointed pursuant to section 11; (l) “regulatory bylaw” means a bylaw made for a purpose set out in subsection 14(2). 1997, c S‑6.01, s 2; 2024, c 4, s 32. 4 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS ASSOCIATION Association continued 3 The Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians, Inc. continued pursuant to The Non-Profit Corporations Act, 1995 is continued as the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 3. Membership 4 The membership of the association consists of: (a) those persons who are members of the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians, Inc. on the day before this Act comes into force; and (b) those persons who are admitted as members of the association pursuant to this Act and the bylaws. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 4. Property 5(1) The association may acquire, hold, mortgage, lease, sell or dispose of any property. (2) All fees, fines and penalties receivable or recoverable pursuant to this Act are the property of the association. (3) The association may: (a) invest its funds in investments in which trustees are authorized to invest pursuant to The Trustee Act, 2009; and (b) sell or otherwise dispose of those investments and reinvest the proceeds in similar investments. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 5; 2009, c T‑23.01, s 64. Meetings 6(1) An annual meeting of the association is to be held at the time and place that is determined by the board in accordance with the bylaws. (2) A special meeting of the association for the transaction of the business that is specified in the resolution or demand is to be held: (a) on resolution of the board; or (b) on the demand, in writing, of the number of members specified in the bylaws. (3) The procedure at an annual or special meeting is to be determined by bylaw. (4) The registrar shall send a notice of an annual meeting or special meeting to each member at least 10 days before the meeting. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 6. 5 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 BOARD Board 7(1) The board shall manage and regulate the affairs and business of the association. (2) The board consists of: (a) the number of members prescribed in the bylaws, which is not to be less than seven, elected by members in accordance with this Act and the bylaws; and (b) the persons appointed pursuant to section 8. (3) No member is eligible to be elected as a member of the board unless that member resides in Saskatchewan. (4) Members of the board elected pursuant to clause (2)(a) are entitled to remuneration and reimbursement for expenses in the amounts prescribed in the bylaws. (5) Each member of the board elected pursuant to clause (2)(a) holds office for the term prescribed in the bylaws. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 7. Public appointees 8(1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council, after consulting the association, may appoint two persons who reside in Saskatchewan as members of the board. (2) Where the Lieutenant Governor in Council appoints a person as a member of the board, the term of office of that person is not to exceed three years. (3) Subject to subsection (4), a member of the board appointed pursuant to this section holds office until that person’s successor is appointed and is eligible for reappointment, but is not eligible to hold office for more than two consecutive terms. (4) A member of the board appointed pursuant to this section ceases to hold office if that person ceases to be a resident of Saskatchewan. (5) A member of the board appointed pursuant to this section may exercise rights and serve as a member of committees to the same extent as other members of the board. (6) At least one member of the board appointed pursuant to this section shall be a member of the discipline committee. (7) The absence or inability to act as a member of the discipline committee by a member of the board appointed pursuant to this section or the failure to appoint a member of the board pursuant to this section does not impair the ability of the other members of the discipline committee to act. (8) The association shall remunerate and reimburse for expenses the members of the board appointed pursuant to this section at the rate determined by bylaw. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 8. 6 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS Resignation 9(1) An elected member of the board may resign by giving written notice of his or her resignation to the board. (2) A member of the board appointed pursuant to section 8 may resign by giving written notice of his or her resignation to the minister. (3) The resignation of a member of the board pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) is effective: (a) on the date stated in the written notice; and (b) if no date is stated in the written notice, on the date the written notice is received by the board or the minister, as the case may be. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 9. Vacancy 10(1) When a vacancy occurs in the elected membership of the board, the remaining members of the board may appoint another member to fill the vacancy until the earlier of: (a) the expiry of the term of office of the board member who ceased to be a member of the board; and (b) the date on which a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance with this Act and the bylaws. (2) A vacancy in the membership of the board does not impair the power of the remaining members of the board to act. (3) If a member serving as an elected member of the board is suspended from the association, the member’s powers and duties as a member of the board are suspended for the same period. (4) If a member serving as an elected member of the board is expelled from the association, the member ceases to be an elected member of the board on the day the member is expelled. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 10. Officers and employees 11(1) The officers of the association are to be those that are: (a) designated in the bylaws; and (b) appointed or elected in accordance with the bylaws. (2) The board shall appoint a registrar. (3) The board may engage any employees that it considers necessary to carry out the duties and functions of the association. (4) Subject to this Act and the bylaws, the board shall determine the duties, responsibilities and remuneration of employees of the association. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 11. 7 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 Committees 12(1) The board may establish any committees that are provided for by the bylaws or that it considers necessary. (2) The board shall appoint persons to any committees that are provided for by this Act or the bylaws or that it has established pursuant to subsection (1). (3) Subject to this Act and the bylaws, the board, on any terms or conditions that it may determine, may delegate any of its powers or duties to a committee provided for by this Act or the bylaws or established pursuant to subsection (1). (4) The board shall not delegate the power to make bylaws. (5) Subject to this Act and the bylaws, a committee may establish its own procedures. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 12. BYLAWS Procedures 13(1) The board, with the approval of not less than three‑quarters of the members of the board, may make bylaws for any purpose set out in section 14. (2) A bylaw made by the board pursuant to subsection (1) has effect only until the next annual or special meeting of the association and, unless confirmed or varied by the members in accordance with subsection (3), ceases to have any effect after that time. (3) With the approval of a two‑thirds majority of those members who vote at an annual or special meeting, the association may: (a) make bylaws for any purpose set out in section 14; and (b) confirm, vary or revoke any bylaw made by the board pursuant to subsection (1). (4) The variation or revocation of a bylaw pursuant to subsection (3) does not affect the operation or application of the bylaw prior to its revocation or variation, and everything done, omitted to be done or authorized pursuant to the bylaw is valid and effective against all persons notwithstanding the revocation or variation. (5) The registrar shall forward copies of proposed bylaws to all members at least 14 days before the date of the annual or special meeting at which the bylaws are to be presented. (6) The registrar shall notify each member of each bylaw made pursuant to subsection (1) or (3), or confirmed, varied or revoked pursuant to subsection (3), within 150 days after the bylaw is made, confirmed, varied or revoked. (7) Failure to comply with subsection (6) does not invalidate a bylaw. (8) No regulatory bylaw made by the board or the association comes into force until it is: (a) approved by the minister pursuant to section 15; and (b) published in the Gazette. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 13. 8 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS Bylaws 14(1) Subject to this Act, administrative bylaws may be made pursuant to section 13 for the following purposes: (a) prescribing the seal of the association; (b) providing for the execution of documents by the association; (c) respecting the banking and financial dealings of the association; (d) fixing the fiscal year of the association and providing for the audit of the accounts and transactions of the association; (e) respecting the management of the property of the association; (f) prescribing the number and terms of office of elected members of the board; (g) prescribing the officers of the association and governing the procedure for the appointment or election of those officers; (h) prescribing the duties of members of the board, and officers and employees of the association; (i) governing the procedures for the election of members of the board; (j) prescribing the organization, powers and procedures of the board and regulating the board in the performance of its duties; (k) respecting the holding and procedures of meetings of the board and annual and special meetings of the association; (l) prescribing the amount of registration, licensing and other fees payable to the association, the times of payment and penalties for late payment; (m) providing for the receipt, management and investment of contributions, donations or bequests; (n) prescribing the location in Saskatchewan for the head office of the association; (o) regulating joint participation by the association with any educational institution or any person, group, association, organization or body corporate having goals or objectives similar to those of the association; (p) establishing any committees that the board considers necessary and prescribing the manner of election or appointment of committee members; (q) prescribing any other matter or thing that is necessary for the effective administration of the association. (2) Subject to this Act, regulatory bylaws may be made pursuant to section 13 for the following purposes: (a) prescribing the qualifications, standards and tests of competency for: (i) the registration of persons or any category of persons as members; (ii) the issuing of licences; 9 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 (b) prescribing: (i) the procedures governing registration of persons or any category of persons as members; (ii) the procedures governing the issuing of licences; (iii) the terms and conditions of licences; (c) setting standards of professional conduct, competency and proficiency of members; (d) providing for a code of ethics for members; (e) setting standards regarding the manner and method of practice of members; (f) prescribing procedures for: (i) the review, investigation and disposition by the investigation committee of complaints alleging that a member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence; (ii) hearings by the discipline committee of complaints alleging that a member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence; (iii) reviews pursuant to subsection 20(4); (g) establishing categories of membership in the association and prescribing the rights and privileges of each category, with applicable designations; (h) prescribing the circumstances under which members are required to attend re‑entry education programs and courses and approving programs and courses for that purpose; (i) governing the approval of education programs for the purposes of registration pursuant to this Act and prescribing terms and conditions for initial or continued approval of those programs; (j) setting standards for continuing education and the participation of members in continuing education; (k) governing the reinstatement of a member who has been expelled; (l) setting requirements for maintenance of membership; (m) regulating advertising by members; (n) prescribing the number of members required to demand a special meeting of the association; (o) prescribing the minimum amount of liability protection that members are required to obtain; (p) prescribing the form, content and maintenance of the register and the information to be provided by members for the purpose of the register; 10 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS (q) respecting the reporting and publication of decisions and reports of the board and committees; (r) respecting the types and service of notices that may be served electronically; (s) prescribing the remuneration and reimbursement for expenses for members of the board and committee members; (t) prescribing any other matters considered necessary for the better carrying out of this Act. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 14. Filing of bylaws 15(1) The association shall file with the minister two copies, certified by the registrar to be true copies, of: (a) all regulatory bylaws; and (b) any amendment to a regulatory bylaw together with two certified copies of the regulatory bylaw to which the amendment relates. (2) Where the minister does not advise the association in writing within 90 days after receiving copies of the regulatory bylaw or amendment that the minister approves the regulatory bylaw or amendment, the regulatory bylaw or amendment is deemed not to be approved. (3) Where the minister approves a regulatory bylaw or an amendment to a regulatory bylaw, the minister shall file with the Registrar of Corporations two copies, certified by the registrar to be true copies, of the regulatory bylaw or amendment. (4) Where an amendment to a regulatory bylaw is filed pursuant to sub- section (3), the minister shall file two copies, certified by the registrar to be true copies, of the regulatory bylaw with the amendment. (5) Within 30 days after administrative bylaws or amendments to administrative bylaws are made, the board shall file with the Registrar of Corporations two copies, certified by the registrar to be true copies, of all administrative bylaws and all amendments made to those bylaws. (6) Where an amendment to an administrative bylaw is filed pursuant to subsection (5), the board shall also file two copies, certified by the registrar to be true copies, of the administrative bylaw with the amendment. (7) Where an administrative bylaw or an amendment to an administrative bylaw is not filed within the time required by subsection (5), the administrative bylaw or amendment to the administrative bylaw is deemed to be revoked on the expiration of the 30 days mentioned in subsection (5). 1997, c S‑6.01, s 15; 2010, c B‑12, s 62; 2021, c 6, s 23‑26. 11 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION Membership 16(1) The board, in accordance with this Act and the bylaws, may register persons as members. (2) The board may issue licences to members. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 16. Register 17(1) In accordance with the bylaws, the board shall keep a register in which the name and address of every member is to be recorded. (2) The register is to be: (a) kept at the head office of the association; and (b) open for inspection by all persons, without fee, during normal office hours of the association. (2.1) The register may be made available in any other manner acceptable to the registrar, including an electronic format. (3) A certificate purporting to be signed by the registrar and stating that a named person was or was not, on a specified day or during a specified period, a member or a suspended member according to the register, or an extract from the register that is certified by the registrar, is admissible in evidence as proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, of its contents without proof of the registrar’s appointment or signature. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 17; 2020, c 9, s 39. Registration 18(1) The board may register as a member, and issue a licence to, a person who produces evidence establishing to the satisfaction of the board that the person: (a) has paid the prescribed fees; (b) has complied with the bylaws with respect to registration as a member; and (c) has successfully completed: (i) in the case of a person who applies for registration as an applied science technologist, a post‑secondary technologist level program of study, or equivalent, in applied science or engineering technology that is recognized by the board; or (ii) in the case of a person who applies for registration as a certified technician, a post‑secondary technician level program of study, or equivalent, in applied science or engineering technology that is recognized by the board. 12 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS (1.1) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the board may register as a member, and issue a licence to, a person who produces evidence establishing to the satisfaction of the board that the person: (a) has paid the prescribed fees; (b) has complied with the bylaws with respect to registration as a member; and (c) is registered as: (i) in the case of a person applying for registration as an applied science technologist, the equivalent of an applied science technologist in good standing pursuant to the legislation of another jurisdiction in Canada; (ii) in the case of a person applying for registration as a certified technician, the equivalent of a certified technician in good standing pursuant to the legislation of another jurisdiction in Canada. (2) Notwithstanding that a person does not comply with the requirements in subsection (1), the board may register a person as a member and issue a restricted licence to that person, where the person produces evidence establishing to the satisfaction of the board that the person: (a) is eligible, according to the bylaws, to be a member; and (b) has paid the prescribed fees. (3) A person granted a restricted licence shall comply with the bylaws governing persons working with restricted licences. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 18; 2010, c 19, s 36. Corporations, partnerships, etc. 19 No corporation, partnership or association of persons is eligible to be admitted as a member of the association. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 19. Delegation and appeal 20(1) The board may delegate to the registrar the power to: (a) admit persons as members; (b) issue licences to members; or (c) do both of the things mentioned in clauses (a) and (b). (2) Where a power is delegated pursuant to this section, the exercise of that power by the registrar is deemed to be an exercise of the power by the board. (3) The board may impose any terms and conditions that it considers appropriate on a delegation of its powers. (4) A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the registrar made pursuant to a delegated power may apply to the board to review that decision. (5) On a review pursuant to subsection (4), the board shall hear the review and may: (a) direct the registrar to exercise the power in a manner that the board considers appropriate; or (b) confirm the registrar’s decision. 13 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 (6) On a review pursuant to subsection (4), the person aggrieved by the decision of the registrar has the right to appear in person before the board in support of the application. (7) The board shall cause the applicant to be informed in writing of its decision regarding the review. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 20. PROHIBITION Protection of title 21 No person other than a member shall use the title “applied science technologist” or “certified technician”, the abbreviation “A.Sc.T.” or “C.Tech.” or any word, title or designation, abbreviated or otherwise, to imply that the person is a member. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 21. DISCIPLINE Interpretation re discipline provisions 21.1 In sections 21.2 to 36, “member” includes a former member. 2010, c 20, s 52. Proceedings against former members 21.2(1) No proceedings conducted pursuant to this Act shall be commenced against a former member more than two years after the day he or she became a former member. (2) For the purposes of this section, a proceeding is commenced when the investigation committee, pursuant to subsection 23(1), is requested by the board to consider a complaint or is in receipt of a written complaint alleging that a member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence. 2010, c 20, s 52. Investigation committee 22(1) The investigation committee is established consisting of at least three persons appointed by the board. (2) No member of the discipline committee is eligible to be a member of the investigation committee. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 22. 14 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS Investigation 23(1) Where the investigation committee is requested by the board to consider a complaint or is in receipt of a written complaint alleging that a member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence, the committee shall: (a) review the complaint; and (b) investigate the complaint by taking any steps it considers necessary, including summoning before it the member whose conduct is the subject of the complaint. (2) On completion of its investigation, the investigation committee shall make a written report to the discipline committee recommending: (a) that the discipline committee hear and determine the formal complaint set out in the written report; or (b) that no further action be taken with respect to the matter under investigation. (3) The formal complaint set out in a written report made pursuant to clause (2) (a) may relate to any matter disclosed in the complaint received pursuant to sub‑ section (1) or the investigation conducted pursuant to subsection (1). (4) A report signed by a majority of the investigation committee is the decision of that committee. (5) The investigation committee shall provide, or cause the registrar to provide, a copy of a written report made pursuant to clause (2)(b) to: (a) the board; (b) the person, if any, who made the complaint mentioned in subsection (1); and (c) the member whose conduct is the subject of the complaint mentioned in subsection (1). 1997, c S‑6.01, s 23. Discipline committee 24(1) The discipline committee is established consisting of at least five persons appointed by the board, one of whom shall be a member of the board appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. (2) No member of the investigation committee is eligible to be appointed as a member of the discipline committee. (3) Subject to this Act and the bylaws, the discipline committee may make rules regulating its business and proceedings. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 24. 15 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 Discipline hearing 25(1) Where a report of the investigation committee recommends that the discipline committee hear and determine a formal complaint, the registrar shall, at least 14 days before the date the discipline committee is to sit: (a) send a copy of the formal complaint to the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing; and (b) serve notice on the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing of the date, time and place of the hearing. (2) The investigation committee shall prosecute or direct the prosecution of the complaint, but its members shall not participate in any other manner in the hearing of the complaint except as witnesses when required. (3) The discipline committee shall hear the complaint and shall determine whether or not the member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence, notwithstanding that the determination of a question of fact may be involved, and the discipline committee need not refer any question to a court for adjudication. (4) The discipline committee may accept any evidence that it considers appropriate and is not bound by rules of law concerning evidence. (5) The discipline committee may employ, at the expense of the association, any legal or other assistance that it considers necessary, and the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing, at his or her own expense, may be represented by counsel. (6) The testimony of witnesses is to be under oath or affirmation administered by the chairperson of the discipline committee. (7) At a hearing by the discipline committee, there is to be full right: (a) to examine, cross‑examine and re‑examine all witnesses; and (b) to present evidence in defence and reply. (8) On application and payment of the appropriate fee by any of the following, the local registrar of the court at any judicial centre shall issue writs of subpoena ad testificandum or subpoena duces tecum to: (a) a member whose conduct is the subject of a hearing pursuant to this Act; (b) a member of the investigation committee; (c) a member of the discipline committee. (9) Where a writ issued pursuant to subsection (8) is disobeyed, the proceedings and penalties are those applicable in civil cases in the court. (10) Where the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing fails to attend the hearing, the discipline committee, on proof of service of the notice mentioned in subsection (1), may proceed with the hearing in his or her absence. 16 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS (11) If, during the course of a hearing, the evidence shows that the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing may be guilty of a charge different from or in addition to any charge specified in the formal complaint, the discipline committee shall notify the member of that fact. (12) If the discipline committee proposes to amend, add to or substitute the charge in the formal complaint, the discipline committee shall adjourn the hearing for any period that the discipline committee considers sufficient to give the member an opportunity to prepare a defence to the amended formal complaint, unless the member consents to continue the hearing. (13) The person, if any, who made the complaint pursuant to section 23: (a) is to be advised orally or in writing by the registrar of the date, time and place of the hearing; and (b) subject to subsection (15), is entitled to attend the hearing. (14) Subject to subsection (15), the discipline committee shall conduct all hearings in public. (15) The discipline committee may exclude members of the public and the person who made the complaint from any part of the hearing when the committee is of the opinion that evidence brought in the presence of the person or persons to be excluded will unduly violate the privacy of a person other than the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 25. Disciplinary powers 26(1) Where the discipline committee finds a member guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence, it may make one or more of the following orders: (a) an order that the member be expelled from the association and that the member’s name be struck from the register; (b) an order that the member be suspended from the association for a specified period; (c) an order that the member be suspended pending the satisfaction and completion of any conditions specified in the order; (d) an order that the member may continue to practise only under conditions specified in the order, which may include, but are not restricted to, an order that the member: (i) not do specified types of work; (ii) successfully complete specified classes or courses of instruction; (iii) obtain medical treatment, counselling or both; (e) an order reprimanding the member; (f) any other order that the discipline committee considers just. 17 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 (2) In addition to any order made pursuant to subsection (1), the discipline committee may order: (a) that the member pay to the association, within a fixed period: (i) a fine in a specified amount not exceeding $2,000; and (ii) the costs of the investigation and hearing into the member’s conduct and related costs, including the expenses of the investigation committee and the discipline committee and costs of legal services and witnesses; and (b) where a member fails to make payment in accordance with an order pursuant to clause (a), that the member be suspended from the association. (3) The registrar shall send a copy of an order made pursuant to this section to the member whose conduct is the subject of the order and to the person, if any, who made the complaint. (4) The registrar may send a copy of an order made pursuant to this section to the employer of the member whose conduct is the subject of that order. (5) Where a member is expelled or suspended, the registrar shall strike the name of the member from the register or indicate the suspension on the register, as the case may be. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 26. Professional incompetence 27 Professional incompetence is a question of fact, but the display by a member of a lack of knowledge, skill or judgment, or a disregard for the welfare of members of the public served by the profession of a nature or to an extent that demonstrates that the member is unfit to: (a) continue in the profession; or (b) provide one or more services ordinarily provided as a part of the practice of the profession; is professional incompetence within the meaning of this Act. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 27. Professional misconduct 28 Professional misconduct is a question of fact, but any matter, conduct or thing, whether or not disgraceful or dishonourable, is professional misconduct within the meaning of this Act if: (a) it is harmful to the best interests of the public or the members; (b) it tends to harm the standing of the profession; (c) it is a breach of this Act or the bylaws; or (d) it is a failure to comply with an order of the investigation committee, the discipline committee or the board. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 28. 18 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS Criminal conviction 29 The discipline committee may, by order, impose any penalty described in section 26 that to it seems just, where: (a) the member has been convicted of an offence pursuant to the Criminal Code; (b) a report of the investigation committee is made to the discipline committee respecting the conviction mentioned in clause (a); (c) the discipline committee has given the member mentioned in clause (a) an opportunity to be heard; and (d) the discipline committee finds that the conduct of the member giving rise to the conviction is professional misconduct within the meaning of this Act. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 29. Duty to report 30 Where the investigation committee in its investigation pursuant to section 23 or the discipline committee at the conclusion of its hearing pursuant to section 25 believes that the member whose conduct is the subject of the investigation or hearing may be guilty of a criminal offence, the committee may immediately discontinue its investigation or hearing, as the case may be, and shall make a report of its findings to: (a) the president of the association; and (b) the Deputy Minister of Justice. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 30. Suspension 31 A judge of the court, on the application of the board, may direct that a member be suspended pending the disposition of a criminal charge where: (a) a criminal charge is laid against the member; and (b) the member has applied to the court for a stay of any disciplinary proceedings against the member. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 31. Review by board 32(1) A member may appeal the decision or any order of the discipline committee to the board by serving the registrar with a notice of appeal within 30 days after the decision or order where: (a) the member has been found guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence by the discipline committee; or (b) the member is subject to an order made pursuant to section 29. (2) An appellant shall set out the grounds of appeal in a notice of appeal mentioned in subsection (1). 19 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 (3) On receipt of a notice of appeal, the registrar shall file with the board a true copy of: (a) the formal complaint and notice served pursuant to section 25 or the report of the investigation committee pursuant to section 29; (b) the transcript of the evidence presented to the discipline committee; and (c) the decision and order of the discipline committee. (4) The appellant or the appellant’s solicitor or agent may obtain from the registrar a copy of the documents filed pursuant to subsection (3) on payment of the costs of producing them. (5) On hearing an appeal the board may: (a) dismiss the appeal; (b) quash the finding of guilt; (c) direct a new hearing or further inquiries by the discipline committee; (d) vary the order of the discipline committee; or (e) substitute its own decision for the decision appealed from. (6) The board may make any order as to costs that it considers appropriate. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 32. Appeal to court 33 A member whose conduct is the subject of an order of the board pursuant to section 32 may appeal that order to a judge of the court within 30 days after the order of the board, and section 32 applies with any necessary modification. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 33. Effect of appeal 34 The commencement of an appeal pursuant to section 32 or 33 does not stay the effect of the decision or order appealed from, but, on five days’ notice to the registrar, the appellant may apply to the court for a stay of the decision or order pending the disposition of the appeal. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 34. Effect of expulsion 35 When a member is expelled or suspended from the association pursuant to this Act, that member’s rights and privileges as a member are removed for the period during which he or she is expelled or suspended. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 35. 20 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS Reinstatement 36(1) A person who has been expelled as a member may apply to the board for reinstatement. (2) Subject to the bylaws, on receipt of an application pursuant to subsection (1), the board shall: (a) review the application; and (b) investigate the application by taking any steps it considers necessary. (3) On completion of its investigation, the board may: (a) where it is satisfied that the person’s subsequent conduct and any other facts warrant reinstatement, order that the person be reinstated as a member on any terms and conditions that the board considers appropriate; or (b) by order, refuse to reinstate the person. (4) Where, on an application pursuant to subsection (1), the board refuses to reinstate the person as a member, the person, within 30 days after the date of the order, may appeal the order of the board to a judge of the court and the judge may allow or disallow the appeal. (5) On an appeal pursuant to subsection (4), the judge shall consider: (a) the proceedings before the board on the application for reinstatement; (b) the record of the appellant as shown by the books and records of the association; and (c) the evidence taken before the board and any committee that dealt with the expulsion and application for reinstatement and the report of that committee. (6) A person whose application for reinstatement is refused or whose appeal of a refusal is dismissed may make another application for reinstatement, based on new information, at any time. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 36. GENERAL Immunity 37 No action lies or shall be instituted against: (a) members of the board; (b) the investigation committee; (c) the discipline committee; (d) any member of any committee; or (e) any officer, employee or agent; of the association for any loss or damage suffered by a person by reason of anything in good faith done, caused, permitted or authorized to be done, attempted to be done or omitted to be done by any of them pursuant to or in the exercise or supposed exercise of any power conferred by this Act or the bylaws or in the carrying out or supposed carrying out of any decision or order made pursuant to this Act or the bylaws or any duty imposed by this Act or the bylaws. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 37. 21 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 Offence and penalty 38 Every person who contravenes section 21 is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine of: (a) for a first offence, not more than $2,000; (b) for a second offence, not more than $4,000; and (c) for each subsequent offence, not more than $6,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 38. Limitation of prosecution 39 No prosecution for a contravention of section 21 is to be commenced: (a) after the expiration of 24 months from the date of the alleged offence; and (b) without the consent of the Minister of Justice or the board. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 39. Report of termination of employment 40 Any employer who terminates for cause the employment of a member shall report the termination to the association where the employer reasonably believes the cause is professional incompetence or professional misconduct. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 40. Review by Legislative Assembly 41(1) One copy of every bylaw and amendment filed with the Registrar of Corporations pursuant to section 15 is to be laid before the Legislative Assembly by the minister responsible for the administration of The Business Corporations Act, 2021 in accordance with section 13 of The Executive Government Administration Act. (2) Where any bylaw or amendment laid before the Legislative Assembly is found by the Assembly to be beyond the powers delegated by the Legislature or in any way prejudicial to the public interest, that bylaw or amendment ceases to have any effect and is deemed to have been revoked. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 41; 2010, c B‑12, s 62; 2014, c E‑13.1, s 62; 2021, c 6, s 23‑26. Record of revocation and notification 42(1) Where it appears from any Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly that any bylaw or amendment has ceased to have effect, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly shall immediately: (a) forward two copies of the Votes and Proceedings to the Registrar of Corporations; and (b) advise him or her that the copies are forwarded pursuant to this subsection. 22 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS (2) On receipt of the copies mentioned in subsection (1), the Registrar of Corporations shall immediately: (a) file one of the copies with the bylaw or amendment to which it relates; (b) forward the other copy to the association; and (c) advise the association that the copy is forwarded pursuant to this subsection. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 42; 2010, c B‑12, s 62; 2021, c 6, s 23‑26. Annual register 43 On or before February 1 in each year, the association shall file with the Registrar of Corporations a list, certified by the registrar to be a true list, showing: (a) the names of all members as at December 31 in the preceding year; (b) the addresses of the members mentioned in clause (a) as shown by the records of the association; and (c) the respective dates of admission of the members mentioned in clause (a). 1997, c S‑6.01, s 43; 2010, c B‑12, s 62; 2021, c 6, s 23‑26. Annual report 44 The association shall file an annual report with the minister in the form, with the contents and in the time prescribed by the minister. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 44. Compliance 45 Every member shall comply with this Act and the bylaws. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 45. Service of notices, etc. 46(1) Unless otherwise provided for in this Act or the bylaws, any notice or other document that is required to be served pursuant to this Act may be served by: (a) personal service made: (i) in the case of an individual, on that individual; (ii) in the case of a partnership, on any partner; or (iii) in the case of a corporation, on any officer or director; (b) registered mail addressed to the last business or residential address of the person to be served known to the registrar. (2) A notice or document sent by registered mail is deemed to have been served on the seventh day following the date of its mailing, unless the person to whom it was mailed establishes that, through no fault of that person, the person did not receive the notice or document or received it at a later date. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 46. 23 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS c S-6.01 TRANSITIONAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND COMING INTO FORCE Transitional - board 47 A person who was a member of the board, board of directors or other governing body of the Saskatchewan Applied Scientists and Technologists, Inc. on the day before this Act comes into force continues as a member of the board or governing body until the earlier of: (a) the date members of the board are elected or appointed pursuant to this Act; and (b) the date the member dies, resigns or otherwise ceases to be a member of the board. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 47. 48 and 49 Dispensed. This/these section(s) makes consequential amendments to another/other Act(s). Pursuant to subsection 33(1) of The Interpretation Act, 1995, the amendments have been incorporated into the corresponding Act(s). Please refer to the Separate Chapter to obtain consequential amendment details and specifics. SS 1995, c L-3.1, section 23 amended 50 Repealed. 2001, c 18, s 3. Coming into force 51 This Act comes into force on proclamation. 1997, c S‑6.01, s 51. 24 SASKATCHEWAN APPLIED SCIENCE c S-6.01 TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN Printed by the authority of THE KING’S PRINTER Copyright©2024