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COKO Council Elections 2026 - Council Competency Self-Assessment

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Score yourself in the following competency categories. Review the Council and Committee Competency Profile for descriptions of each individual competency.

The scores are weighted as follows:

0 - No knowledge or understanding of this competency

1 - Basic understanding/general awareness of the competency, such as informal reading

2 - Some formal education regarding this competency (example: post-secondary education coursework)

3 - Practical experience with this competency (example: in workplace or as a volunteer. May include workplace training/pursuit of relevant continuing professional development)

4 - Specific formal training (example: certification or professional designation relevant to this competency)

5 - Advanced/Expert/Leader (examples: applied the competency in a senior leadership role, training others on this competency, recognized subject matter expertise)
Understanding Basic Governance Responsibilities and Fiduciary Duties

Understands the role, fiduciary duties, effective governance principles, and the stewardship responsibilities of a Council/committee member including: risk management; business acumen; human resources; and financial literacy. Council/committee members have a commitment to the public and their right to safe, ethical services, demonstrated by an understanding and appreciation of, and commitment to, the public protection mandate and the time required to execute the role effectively.(Required.)
0 - No knowledge
1 - Basic Understanding
2 - Formal Education
3 - Practical Experience
4 - Specific Formal Training
5 - Advanced / Expert / Leader
Understanding of the roles of Council & Committees
Understanding of the roles of management
Legal and fiduciary responsiblities
Accountability
Equality
Adherence to Confidentiality
Conflict of Interest
Ethical Decision Making
Financial and Organizational Oversight(Required.)
0 - No knowledge
1 - Basic Understanding
2 - Formal Education
3 - Practical Experience
4 - Specific Formal Training
5 - Advanced / Expert / Leader
Risk management / identification and mitigation
Basic financial literacy / Assessing Financial information
Basic financial management
Leadership

Demonstrates skills and abilities to lead others to solve problems, adapt and manage change, innovate and achieve results.(Required.)
0 - No knowledge
1 - Basic Understanding
2 - Formal Education
3 - Practical Experience
4 - Specific Formal Training
5 - Advanced / Expert / Leader
Vision
Team-building
Succession Planning
Professionalism / Good character

Acts transparently with integrity, discretion, and humility to consider a range of perspectives and diverse ways of thinking to challenge the status quo, reject assumptions, and take nothing for granted. Attributes of integrity, accountability, and openness support Council members in exercising proper authority and good judgment in dealing with all stakeholders in a responsible, respectful, and professional manner.(Required.)
0 - No knowledge
1 - Basic Understanding
2 - Formal Education
3 - Practical Experience
4 - Specific Formal Training
5 - Advanced / Expert / Leader
Diplomacy
Judgement
Ethical
Respectful
Honesty & integrity
Code of Conduct
Emotional Intelligence

The capacity to be aware of, control, and express emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.(Required.)
0 - No knowledge
1 - Basic Understanding
2 - Formal Education
3 - Practical Experience
4 - Specific Formal Training
5 - Advanced / Expert / Leader
Collaboration
Self-awareness / Recognition of limits
Relationship-building
Communicator / Communication Skills

Able to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, orally and in writing.(Required.)
0 - No knowledge
1 - Basic Understanding
2 - Formal Education
3 - Practical Experience
4 - Specific Formal Training
5 - Advanced / Expert / Leader
Participatory
Active Listening
Thinks broadly / Thought processes

Listening to others’ views and considering them; being openminded to information presented.(Required.)
0 - No knowledge
1 - Basic Understanding
2 - Formal Education
3 - Practical Experience
4 - Specific Formal Training
5 - Advanced / Expert / Leader
Analytical / critical thinking / objectivity
Strategic Thinking
Inclusiveness / Respectful of Diversity

Understanding and valuing differences in the values and norms of others and having the ability to apply this knowledge of the experience of diversity to deliberations and decision-making(Required.)
0 - No knowledge
1 - Basic Understanding
2 - Formal Education
3 - Practical Experience
4 - Specific Formal Training
5 - Advanced / Expert / Leader
Appreciation of different perspectives
Adaptability
Openness
Understanding of Public Sector / Health Systems

Awareness of the complex system in which the College works, including the stakeholders in the system, and the impact that the College’s decisions have on the public.(Required.)
0 - No knowledge
1 - Basic Understanding
2 - Formal Education
3 - Practical Experience
4 - Specific Formal Training
5 - Advanced / Expert / Leader
Commitment to Public Service and Serving in the Public Interest
Basic understanding of Health Systems
Understanding of Health Regulation