2026 Council Election

In 2026, COKO Council elections will take place in July. This is an important opportunity for Registered Kinesiologists (R.Kins) to contribute to the governance of the profession in the public interest.

Elections will be held in the following electoral districts:

• District 3: Central East – comprised of the counties of Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough and Simcoe; the city of Kawartha Lakes, the regional municipality of Durham and the township of Scugog.
• District 6: Western – comprised of the counties of Essex, Bruce, Grey, Lambton, Elgin, Middlesex, Huron, Perth and Oxford; the municipality of Chatham-Kent and the city of London.

Why become a Council member?

Serving on Council allows you to:

• Have your voice heard and bring forward valuable perspectives;
• Contribute to key policy and governance decisions; and
• Help guide the strategic direction of COKO in fulfilling its public protection mandate.

If you are interested in contributing to public health and well-being by supporting the effective regulation of the kinesiology profession, consider putting your name forward. You may also nominate a colleague who demonstrates strong leadership and a commitment to professional excellence.

Competency and eligibility

Eligibility

To run for election, you:

• must be registered in good standing;
• cannot have been an employee, officer or director of any professional association or certifying body in the healthcare or health-related field for one year before submitting your nomination;
• must run in the district in which you are eligible to vote; and
• (District 7 only) must also be employed full-time at a faculty or department of kinesiology at an Ontario university.

Competency

To support strong governance, continuity, and sustainability, COKO has adopted a Council and Committee Competency Profile. The profile outlines the knowledge, skills, judgment, attitudes, and experience required for effective service, and clearly distinguishes the competencies needed for Council and committee members.

The profile is used in a variety of ways to support best governance practices, including assessing the eligibility and suitability of individuals seeking election to Council and/or appointment to a committee.

You should also assess yourself against the profile that will be used to determine eligibility and suitability of Registered Kinesiologists wanting to stand for election to Council.

Council Orientation Module

All candidates are required to complete an online Council Orientation Module to run in the election. It should take you about one hour to complete. At the end of the module, you’ll be asked to submit a form to notify COKO that you’ve completed it.

Determining your electoral district

There are seven electoral districts for the purpose of Council elections. Your electoral district is determined by your practice location. If you are not working, your electoral district is determined by your residential location.

Submitting nominations and voting

If you are in a district that is up for an election, you will receive an email notifying you of the upcoming election. This email will contain instructions on how to submit nominations. Nominations must be submitted online. You are eligible to vote if you have paid all fees owed to COKO.