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Constitution and Terms

Constitution

Members of the JAG are nominated as follows:

 

Statutory members:

JRCPTB – 2 members

JCST– 2 members

RCR – 1 member

RCGP – 1 member

BSG – 2 members

 

Co-opted members - as required. Currently, there are members from the following: AUGIS, ACPGBI, BSPGHAN, BAPS, SCTSGBI, EAG, RCN, TiGs, Surgical Trainee (alternating Barratts/Dukes Clubs), Nurse Training Representative, Federation of Training Centres Chair, National Clinical Director for Endoscopy, Chairs of the QA Working Groups for Training and Units, New Ways of Working Reference Panel.

Tenure

The tenure of JAG membership is for a maximum period of three years with a further single three-year extension. The tenure of the Chairman may be extended by a maximum of two further years to take account of taking up office late in the normal three/six year tenure and in order that he/she may spend a useful period in office.

Selection of the Chairman

The Chairman of the JAG is appointed following open advertisement.

Secretariat

The JAG Secretariat is hosted by the Accreditation Unit of the Royal College of Physicians.

Procedure for new or replacement members

The JAG Secretariat will contact the relevant College/Joint Committee to request nominations for new or replacement members, in accordance with the above regulations. If JAG guidance regarding a required clinical or academic bias has been offered, this will be specified.

Voting

Members are entitled to vote where this is necessary. Co-opted members have no vote.

Notes:

  1. For representatives of nominating bodies whose membership is derived from office, the tenure of Membership is to be for the duration of that office or three/six years in accordance with the rules of tenure above.
  2. The vacancy thrown up by the appointment of the Chairman may be re-filled by the relevant nominating body. This is to allow the Chairman to act independently of his/her constituency and to provide stability and consistency.
  3. Where there is a number (1 or 2) shown against the end of tenure date – this indicates (1) the end of the first three-years or (2) the end of the second three year term as specified in the rules of tenure above.

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