Purpose
To educate, implement, model and monitor a code of ethical conduct for the Society.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain disclosure and conflict of interest policies and processes for volunteers.
- Ensure overall compliance with the Society’s Code for Interactions with Companies.
- Oversee the review of actual, potential or perceived conflict of interests and determine which actions, policies or processes should be implemented or interpreted to resolve, mitigate or manage the conflict.
- Review all officer and director nominee disclosure forms so that any concerns can be forwarded to the Leadership Development Committee before the slating of candidates.
- Review all guideline chair and vice chair nominee disclosure forms so that any concerns can be forwarded to the Board of Directors before the final selection of volunteers.
- Develop, implement and maintain a Code of Ethics.
- Oversee the review of complaints concerning possible unethical conduct of IDSA members and determine which actions, policies or processes should be implemented or interpreted to resolve, mitigate or manage the situation.
- Create and maintain an appeals process.
Number of Members
Minimum of 5
Composition
Members shall include a Chair, Vice Chair and at least three at-large members, one of which should have significant experience in medical ethics. A Board Liaison is also assigned to this committee.
Meeting Frequency
Meetings to be held quarterly, as needed, by teleconference or in-person, for a total of 4-5 meetings per year. Committee members will be asked to respond to email communications on a regular or as needed basis to provide input on emerging concepts or strategies. Committee members may also be asked to volunteer for working groups that require additional teleconferences and/or email communications.
Estimated Time Commitment
1-2 hours per month; additional time will be required if member participates in working group(s) for special projects.
Method of Appointment
With input from the CEO, committee chair, and committee staff liaison, the members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.
Term of Office
The Chair and Vice Chair shall serve for two years. Reappointment for one additional, consecutive, one-year term is permissible. Members shall serve three-year terms.
Accountability
Reports to Board of Directors
Staff Liaison
Chief Executive Officer (primary); Manager, Executive Services and Governance (secondary)