The aim of the committee is to focus on the provision of high quality education for consultants, SAS staff and SpRs and maintain an overview of other educational issues that affect members in their specialist practice. 

Purpose (see above) 

Membership

The committee shall comprise the chairman, secretary and no fewer than 6 and no more than 8 appointed members, at least one of whom shall be a current Elected Member of Council. Additional members may serve ex officio or be co-opted, as required.  A BOTA representative is to be included.

Chair

Nominations for the chairmanship may come from within the committee but the decision shall be made by Council. 

Secretary

The secretary shall be appointed from within the committee.

Terms of Office

The term of office will be three years. If a serving member of the committee is appointed chairman, the term of office will be for three years from the date of appointment. Appointment of other members of the committee shall be staggered to ensure some continuity of service.

Quorum

The quorum necessary for the transaction of business shall be the Chairman and two permanent members. A duly convened meeting at which a quorum is present shall be competent to exercise all or any of the authorities, powers and discretions vested in, or exerciseable by the committee.

Frequency of Meetings

The committee shall normally meet 3/4 times a year and on any other occasion as may be decided by the Chairman, acting on his own or at the request of one or more members.

Notice of Meetings

Unless otherwise agreed, notice of each meeting confirming the venue, time and date will be circulated to committee members at least six weeks prior to the meeting.  An agenda and any supporting papers shall be forwarded to each committee member and any other person required to attend no later than seven working days before the date of the meeting.

Minutes of Meetings

The BOA administrator shall minute the proceedings and resolutions of the committee, including recording the names of those present and in attendance. 

Minutes of committee meetings, once agreed by the Chairman, shall be circulated promptly to all members of the committee.  Summaries of salient points shall be circulated to members of Council in advance of Council meetings and full Minutes shall be made available to members of Council on request. 

Duties and delegated powers: 

• recommending objectives and strategy for the group in the development of its business, having regard to the interests of its stakeholders;
• agreeing policy guidelines;
• reviewing the organisational structure of the committee and making recommendations for change;
• identifying and executing new opportunities outside the current core activities;
• optimising the allocation and adequacy of the committee’s resources;
• ensuring active liaison, coordination and cooperation where appropriate with other committees of the Association;
• arranging Instructional Courses annually for orthopaedic surgeons in training;
• arranging instructional sessions, normally in liaison with Specialist Societies, at the annual congress;
• arranging ad hoc instructional programmes, either in the UK or abroad, as invited;
• monitoring and improving standards of education for BOA members
• developing and introducing a comprehensive CPD programme for BOA members
• assisting Council in education and CPD matters
• liaising with Charnley and other College Tutors

Accountability and Reporting Responsibilities

The committee is accountable to Council to which the Chairman shall report formally, as an ex officio member. 

13th January 2012 - Manchester 

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