Committees
The Institute is represented by several representatives and committee members.
Representatives
| University of Regina Senate | Lindsay Folk PAg (Ret) |
| University of Saskatchewan Senate | Shankar Das PAg |
| Certified Crop Advisors | Bryce Giesel PAg |
| Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame | Bob Tyler PAg |
| Alliance of Canadian Agrology Regulators | Valerie Pearson PAg |
Standing Committees
Branch Presidents Committee
- Ensures regular and transparent flow of communication among branches.
- Ensures regular and transparent flow of communication between branches and the Provincial Office.
Committee Members
| David McKerchar PAg (Chair) | Greg Tomcala AAg |
| Michelle Wauchope Thompson AAg | Chayce Gavelin PAg |
| Jason Stewart TechAg | Valerie Pearson PAg (ex officio) |
| Jacquelin Drieschner PAg | Shannon Doucette (ex officio) |
Executive Committee
- Provides leadership to Council and the Executive Director.
- Ensures capable, qualified and willing individuals are nominated to fill positions on Council.
Committee Members
| David McKerchar PAg (Chair) | Blake Weiseth PAg |
| Tim Nerbas PAg | Valerie Pearson PAg (ex officio) |
Governance Committee
- Ensures policies and procedures are in place for the effective and efficient functioning of the Institute.
- Reviews and evaluates the policies and procedures and recommends changes to policies or the addition of new policies to the Council.
Committee Members
| Bob Tyler PAg (Chair) | Jennifer Nielsen PAg |
| Jake Berg (Public Representative) | Sandra Shiels PAg (Ret) |
| David McKerchar PAg | Adam Berenik PAg |
| Samantha French PAg | Ministry of Agriculture Observer |
| Rhena Semeniuk PAg | Valerie Pearson PAg (ex officio) |
| Shannon Doucette (ex officio) |
Professional Conduct Committee
- Examines cases of breach of ethics, conduct or competence by agrologists.
- Recommends disciplinary actions, if warranted.
Committee Members
| Michael Champion PAg (Chair) | Andre Bonneau PAg |
| Larry Durand PAg | Chris Hawkins PAg |
| Laurie Hayes PAg | Julie-Anne Howe PAg |
| Christopher Mansiere PAg | Chet Neufeld PAg |
| Garth Weiterman PAg |
Admissions and Registration Committee
- Reviews and accepts or rejects applications for registration with the Institute.
- Provides leadership for standing and/or special committees, including the Professionalism and Ethics Committee and the Professional Development and Practice Standards Committee.
Committee Members
| Tim Nerbas PAg (Chair) | Lindsay Folk PAg (Ret) |
| Bryce Geisel PAg | Ikenna Mbakwe PAg |
| Rex Newkirk PAg | Valerie Pearson PAg (ex officio) |
| Patricia Anderson (ex officio) | |
Discipline Committee
- Hears complaints of merit filed by the Professional Conduct Committee.
- Determines whether an agrologist is guilty or not.
- Determines sanctions, if any.
Committee Members
| John Spencer PAg (Chair) | Clint Pederson PAg |
| Jake Berg (Public Representative) | Ken Wall PAg |
| Maurice Berry (Public Representative) | Jim Zemluk PAg (Ret) |
| Karen Dow PAg | Kim McLean PAg |
| George Lewko PAg |
Finance and Audit Committee
- Leads Council in monitoring financial planning, monitoring, and control.
- Acts as the SIA’s audit committee.
Committee Members
| David McKerchar PAg (Chair) | Tim Nerbas PAg |
| Cierra Wallington PAg | Valerie Pearson PAg (ex officio) |
| Lyse Boisvert PAg | Shannon Doucette (ex officio) |
| Maurice Berry (Public Representative) |
Nominations Committee
(Delegated to Executive Committee)
- Ensures capable, qualified and willing individuals are nominated to fill the positions on Council.
Committee Members
| David McKerchar PAg (Chair) | Blake Weiseth PAg |
| Tim Nerbas PAg | Valerie Pearson PAg (ex officio) |
Professionalism and Ethics Committee
- Provides direction to Council regarding the articling process as it relates to professionalism and ethics, including the Professionalism and Ethics Course and Exam.
Committee Members
| Sandra Shiels PAg (Ret) (Chair) | Forrest Scharf PAg |
| Dave Cubbon PAg | Tim Nerbas PAg |
| Katherine Whiting PAg | Valerie Pearson PAg (ex officio) |
| Juanita Allin PAg | Patricia Anderson (ex officio) |
| Ken Greer PAg | |
Ad Hoc Committees
Professional Development and Practice Standards Committee
- Provides oversight to the maintenance of professional standards.
- Conducts annual audits of agrologists’ Continuing Professional Development.
Committee Members
| Robyn Morley PAg (Chair) | Dena Delday PAg |
| Laurie Hayes PAg | Valerie Pearson PAg (ex officio) |
| Robbie Retzleff PAg | Shannon Doucette (ex officio) |
| Jonna Jacob PAg | Patricia Anderson (ex officio) |