The Emergency Planning Society - Professional Working Groups - CBRN

Professional Working Groups - Terms Of Reference

EPS CBRN Group Terms of Reference

1 To represent the Emergency Planning Society (EPS) on CBRN (chemical,
biological, radiological or nuclear) emergencies. This includes CBRN
emergencies resulting from deliberate, accidental and natural causes.
2 To report key activities of the Group to the main body of the EPS through the
Director of Business Services.
3 To act as the profession's main liaison body to facilitate the ongoing
development and continuous improvement of CBRN procedures and
guidance.
4 To influence the development of national policy by liaison with central
government and other relevant UK and European bodies. Where appropriate,
representatives from those bodies may be co-opted onto the Professional
Issue Group (PIG) to support the group's work.
5 To represent the Society on key national working groups (e.g. Home Office
CBRN Partners Delivery Forum, Mass Fatalities Working Group, etc).
6 To establish internal working sub-groups as necessary, to progress specific
areas of main Group activities, and to liaise with other PIGs where
appropriate.
7 To share information with the wider EPS membership and external bodies in
order to promote good practice. This will not apply to any information that is
subject to HM Government security classifications.
8 To promote the EPS through the delivery of presentations and attendance at
other forums.
9 To encourage participation and sharing of work by all members through
regular attendance and personal contribution.
10 To prepare and maintain an annual Business Plan and report activity against
targets.
11 To review Group membership annually to ensure an appropriate balance of
expertise and to confirm that members are still active.
12 To hold annual elections for the posts of Chair, Vice-chair and Secretary.

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Professional Working Groups - Terms Of Reference