STANDING COMMITTEES
TERMS OF REFERENCE
(for Committees and Appointees)
Purpose and Development
Purpose
The terms of reference provided for committees and appointees shall be primarily for guidance and shall only be restrictive if explicitly so stated.
Development and Change
The development and modification of terms of reference for standing committees and appointees shall normally be the responsibility of the Board unless specifically directed otherwise by a Constituent Meeting.
The terms of reference for special, or ad hoc, committees shall normally be developed and modified by the appointing Officer, or body.
Education and Research Committee
CHAIR
Thomas Taylor, USA
MEMBERS
Rhonda Jacob, USA
Steve Eckert, USA
Joerg Strub, Germany
Ignace Neart, Belgium
San-Wan Shin, Korea
Yoshinobu Maeda, Japan
Martin Gross, Israel
Duties:
i. It shall be the duty of the Education and Research Committee to stimulate, promote, and evaluate prosthodontic research and determine areas where more research is needed.
ii. It shall be the duty of the Education and Research Committee to develop an awareness of education in Prosthodontics, to report significant developments to the Board of Councilors and members, and to recommend action by the College if appropriate.
iii. Subject to prior approval by the Board of Councilors, the Education and Research Committee may develop or engage in activities that will assist members in improving their research through collaboration, enhanced funding or the development of specific skills.
iv. The Education and Research Committee may also recommend or develop continuing education opportunities for the members of the College.
v. The Education and Research Committee may also recommend or develop, with the approval of the Board, continuing education activities to be presented by the College for non-members or for other organizations or institutions.
Finance Committee
CHAIR
Peter Owen, South Africa
MEMBERS
Rhonda Jacob, USA
Yoshinobu Maeda, Japan
Duties:
i. It shall be the duty of the Finance Committee to advise the Presidents and Board on all matters concerning the financial well being of the College.
ii. The Finance Committee shall advise the Treasurer on the preparation of budgets for consideration by the Board.
iii. The Finance Committee shall recommend to the Board means by which the College can meet its financial obligations.
iv. The Finance Committee shall advise the Treasurer on the management of College funds and securities.
vi. The Finance Committee should expect to be consulted in preparation for decisions on major expenditures by the College.
vii. The Finance Committee, with the approval of the Board, may seek the assistance of experts external to the College.
Subcommittee:
Sponsorship Committee
CHAIR
Yoshinobu
Maeda, Japan
MEMBERS
Ann Wennerberg, Sweden
Joerg Strub, Germany
Keiichi Sasaki, Japan
Sang-Wan Shin, Korea
Thomas Taylor, USA
Ami Smidt, Israel
Duties:
i. Set guidelines for seeking sponsors
ii. Recommend appropriate sponsors
iii. Monitor the impact sponsors on our (ICP) activities
iv. Report to council through the Finance Committee
Membership Committee
CHAIR
Martin Gross, Israel
MEMBERS
Mario Bresciano, Italy
Sang-Wan Shin, Korea
Keiichi Sasaski, Japan
Duties:
i. It shall be the duty of the Membership Committee to examine the qualifications of applicants for Constituent, Life and Affiliate membership, and approve or deny admission to membership in keeping with the By-laws.
ii. The Membership Committee shall also consider applications for Organisational membership and nominations for Honorary membership and make recommendations to the Board regarding approval.
iii. The Membership Committee shall also have a mandate to identify and recruit qualified persons for membership.
Nominating Committee
CHAIR
Iven Klineberg, Australia
MEMBERS
Kiyoshi Koyano, Japan
Jaime Gil, Spain
Terry Walton, Australia
Regina Mericske-Stern, Switzerland
Duties:
i. The Nominating Committee shall make nominations for all positions of officers and councilors of the College.
ii. Written nominations for all positions of officers and councilors are to be delivered to the Secretary at least 30 days before the date for notification by the Secretary of the constituent meeting at which elections are to be held.
iii. The Nominating Committee shall assist the Presidents, if requested, in the selection of members for committees or other positions serving the College.
iv. The Nominating Committee shall attempt to select candidates on a diversified basis.
v. The Nominating Committee is expected to welcome suggestions but shall be required to consider all recommendations for nominations from constituent members of the College provided such nominations are made in writing, signed by the nominee, endorsed by two other constituent members and delivered to the Nominating Committee at least six months before the constituent meeting at which elections are to be held.
Professional Relations Committee
CHAIR
Asbjorn Jokstad, Norway
MEMBERS
Anne McMillan, Hong Kong
Jung–Suk Han, Korea
Corrine Taddei, France
Peter Owen, South Africa
Duties:
i. It shall be the duty of the Professional Relations Committee to prepare suitable means and materials for developing increased interest in, and better understanding of, the field of prosthodontics, to have the responsibility for coordinating the activities of the College with the other societies of dentistry, particularly those devoted to the specialty of prosthodontics, to examine and establish desirable liaison with other professional groups and associations.
ii. With the exception of news released directly by a President or the Secretary, the Professional Relations Committee will be responsible for all news released relative to the College
Constitution and By-laws Committee
CHAIR
Rhonda Jacob, USA
MEMBERS
Mario Bresciano, Italy
Duties:
i. It shall be the duty of the Constitution and By-laws Committee to be familiar with the provisions of the Constitution, By-laws, Rules of Order and Terms of Reference of the College, and to recommend amendments in the best interests of the College.
ii. The committee shall consider all proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-laws and shall submit them with recommendations to the membership for action at a constituent meeting or by mail.
AD-HOC COMMITTEES
Ambassadorial Committee
CHAIR
Jaime Gil, Spain
MEMBERS
John Wolfaardt, Canada
Yoshinobu Maeda, Japan
Joerg Strub, Germany
Sang-Wan Shin, Korea
Duties:
i. Develop guidelines for the contribution of ICP members as official representatives of the College
Scientific Committee
CO- CHAIRS
Sreenivas Koka, USA
Nicola Zitzmann, Switzerland
MEMBERS
Anne McMillan, Hong Kong
David Bartlett, United Kingdom
Hirofumi Yatani, Japan
Duties:
i. Finalize the scientific program and select speakers