Briefing for the incoming minister and associate ministers

The potential decrease in the specialist workforce will ultimately lead to the reduction or loss of an already fragmented diagnostic pathology service resulting in a loss of diagnostic capabilities and have a significant impact on disease diagnosis and treatment. To award prizes, certificates, medallions or other recognition to members who by way of examination, peer nomination or public honour have excelled and/or achieved in the practice of Medical Laboratory Science. 2.10 To liaise with and advise the two Universities providing the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) degree. 2.11 To facilitate and promote the development of post-graduate courses for the membership relating to diagnostic pathology and medical laboratory science. NZIMLS Council Members. 3.1 The current NZIMLS Council is made up of the following members who are elected by the membership at the Annual General meeting on a two-yearly basis: * President - Tony Barnett (Awanui, Nelson) * Vice President - Sujata Hemmady (LabPlus, Te Whatu Ora, Auckland) * Secretary/Treasurer - Ajesh Joseph (Te Whatu Ora, Waikato) * Region 1 (Auckland region) Representative - Melanie Adriaansen (Te Whatu Ora, Waitemata) * Region 2 (Greater Waikato region) Representative - Hollie Beall (Te Whatu Ora, Waikato) * Region 3 (Greater Wellington region) Representative - Lynne Morgan (Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Maui) * Region 4 (Canterbury/Tasman) Representative - Gavin Atkinson (New Zealand Blood Service, Christchurch) * Region 5 (Otago/Southland) Representative - Sue Melvin (Awanui, Clyde) * Technician representative - Emma Potton (Communio NZ Ltd, Dunedin) The NZIMLS office staff, including the Executive Officer, are employees or contractors for services of the NZIMLS. * Executive Officer - Sharon Tozer (NZIMLS Office, Christchurch) * Competency and Professional Development (CPD) - Jillian Broadbent (Christchurch) * Office Administrator (Part time) Sarah Maginness (Christchurch) * Journal Editor - Lisa Cambridge (Dunedin) * Academic Advisor - Associate Professor Mike Legge (University of Otago, Chair, Faculty of Science, Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia) 3.2 The NZIMLS Council has four meetings a year, each held over two days (excluding virtual meetings as and when necessary). Both organizations have a role to ensure the promotion of medical laboratory science, ensure professional competency and to be actively involved in ensuring the profession continues to provide the public with a safe, efficie