
Retina International Continuous Education Programme Governance Overview
Learn about the governance structure of Retina International's Continuous Education Programme, including the newly elected Board of Directors and key subcommittees overseeing governance, risk management, finance, research, innovation, and communications. Explore the roles and responsibilities of each entity in maintaining the organization's mission and objectives.
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Retina International Continuous Education Programme Governance June 23rd, 2021 Virtual
Board of Directors Elected: Franz Badura, ProRetina Germany Chair of the Board Martin Smedstad, Retinitis Pigmentosa Foreningen i Norge - Deputy Chair Jeremy D Souza, Retina Australia - Treasurer Ronan Holohan, Fighting Blindness Ireland Secretary Marina Sutter, Retina Suisse/Retina New Zealand Interim Chair of Retina International Youth Council Claudette Medefindt, Retina South Africa Jason Menzo, Foundation Fighting Blindness USA Sabura Morita, Japanese Retinitis Pigmentosa Society Caisa Ramshage, Svenska RP Foreningen David Sanchez, FARPE
Governance & Risk Subcommittee This subcommittee will: Work with the executive team and appointed advisors to oversee the process of registration with the Irish Charity Regulator. Work with the support of the executive team on the implementation of the Governance Code for Charities as outlined by the Charity Regulator. Will ensure good governance and risk management of RI. Members: Ronan Holohan Chair of Committee Franz Badura Claudette Medefindt Jason Menzo
Staff and Finance Subcommittee This subcommittee will: Work with the executive team to develop a financial reporting structure fit for purpose, transparent, and which conforms to the Standard Operating Reporting Procedure (SORP) as outlined in the charity regulation. Advise the board on establishment of bank accounts. Work with the executive and the Auditors to prepare accurate annual accounts for board approval and publication in the annual report for approval at the Annual General Meeting. Review staff remuneration and expenses. Members: Jeremy D Souza Treasurer and chair of committee Jason Menzo Caisa Ramshage Martin Smedstad
Research and Innovation Subcommittee This subcommittee will: Focus primarily on research, clinical trials and regulation. Liaise with the SMAB on any items that require input or clarification. Work on the development of a stakeholder engagement plan. Will produce positions on issues concerning, research, clinical trials, regulation and market access as they arise. Members: Franz Badura Chair Jason Menzo Saburo Morito Martin Smedstad
Communications and Outreach Subcommittee This subcommittee will: Develop a mapping of organisations that have the potential to become members of RI. Will work with the executive to oversee the outputs of Special Interest Groups (SIG) including Retina Youth Council. This subcommittee will engage with the executive in the development of communications and outreach strategy. Members: David Sanchez Chair Jeremy D Souza Caisa Ramshage Marina Sutter