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PRELIMINARY INQUIRIES COMMITTEE (Section 67 e)
Functions
- The PIC conducts Investigations into complaints of unprofessional and unethical practice by registered members of the profession.
- Investigates cases of table and maternal deaths that occur within 24hrs of an operative procedure
- Refer cases that require further investigation by the Disciplinary Committee to the Executive Committee.
HEALTH COMMITTEE (Section 67 e)
Functions
- Is an adjudicative committee that hears allegations concerning a practitioner’s capacity to practice medicine.
- Takes appropriate actions within the powers granted by the Act to identify, manage and rehabilitate a practitioner who is incapacitated.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Functions:
- Internal control and risk management
- Review of the effectiveness of the Council’s financial reporting and internal control policies.
- Consideration and approval of internal audit function
- Review of all reports from internal audits promptly
- Recommendations on appointment of external audits
- Review of Audit management letters and reports including the independence and objectivity of the external audits
BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE (Section 67 e)
Functions
The Committee:
- Is responsible for reviewing the financial affairs of the Council and report to Council on the overall financial position.
- Is directly and indirectly involved in reviewing and making recommendations to Council concerning any financial matter affecting the funding of the Council
- Reviews staff salaries and attendance allowances to members of Council.
- Approves disbursement procedures
- Banks funds, investments and borrows money.
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