2026 Council Election

COKO Council elections will be held from July 7 to July 14, 2026. 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.

Electoral District & Nomination

Competency, eligibility & requirements

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.

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.

If you are considering running for Council, you are required to:

• review the Council and Committee Profile and assess how your qualifications align with the identified competencies, and
• complete the Council Competency Self-Assessment
• complete an online Council Orientation Module to be eligible to run. The module takes about one hour to complete, and you will be required to submit a form at the end to confirm completion with COKO.

Becoming 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.