TERMS OF REFERENCE

Background

1. Provide a forum of peer review for authors of articles and proposed research in the field of PPC
2. Identify, recommend and prioritise areas of required research in PPC
3. Develop a network to support researchers in the field of PPC
4. Develop a new or existing web-based database of articles and research being conducted or proposed
5. Assist in developing a structure for multi-centre clinical trials and study protocols

1. 7 to 12 people with active or past experience in PPC research to provide global and multi-disciplinary representation  a. Core requirement – one representative from Africa, North America, South    America, Asia, European Union countries, non European union countries, Oceania  b. Up to 5 invited positions – people identified for holding specific expertise not already provided by the group such as the chair of PPC, London  
2. Core group to be sought by Steering Group regional representatives sending out expressions of interest on available email lists.
3. In the event of multiple expressions of interest request to be sent out for CV including publication history
4. Representative for each region then chosen by selection committee (we will need to appoint 3 people for selection committee) to obtain a suitable multidisciplinary and research experience mix
5. The chair of the committee to be chosen at first meeting by the chosen representatives
6. Positions to be held for a 2-year term with ability to seek reselection for another 2-year term
7. 3 to 4 positions should change after each 2-year term to allow for new involvement but maintain institutional memory

1. The committee is accountable to the ICPCN executive board with an annual report to tabled by the chair
2. Members of the group will consult with, and report back to members in their region
3. The committee will establish relevant links to individuals and groups with potential interest

1. The majority of contact within the group will be via e-mail
2. Minimum teleconference or videoconference contact will be every 3-months
3. These meetings will be supported by ICPCN
4. Face-to-face meetings are possible but will require the committee to arrange and fund themselves
5. Minutes of meetings to be recorded and sent to ICPCN information officer for distribution to committee for timely review then sent to wider distribution list
6. Timely review means reporting back in 5 working days
7. A quorum for a formal meeting will require 50% of members + 1