Governance
The NZAPS Council is elected by members and has responsibility for the strategic direction, activities and affairs of the Association and works to enhance, advocate for and promote the interests of its membership. The President of the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons is elected by Council and holds office for a two-year term.
Communication for the President should be directed via the NZAPS office using the contact form located under ‘contact us’.
Council members are:
President Associate Professor Michelle Locke
Vice President Mr Simon Chong
Treasurer Dr Rita Yang
Councillors Mr Kirk Williams Mr Marcus Bisson Mr Charles Davis
Special Co-opted Member Mr Richard Wong She (RACS elected Councillor)
Ex Officio Dr Fiona Smithers (Chair, New Zealand Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Mr Mark Ashton, RACS Specialty Elected Councillor Dr Tea Williams (Trainee Representative)
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