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Committee on Environmental Issues
The Committee was established in its present form (formerly the Committee on Environmental Affairs) by the Executive Board in April, 2001. The composition of the Committee was modified by the Executive Board in November 2007.
Charge/Objective
- To address the veterinarian's role in environmental matters.
- To address the effects of environmental quality on animal health, public health, and the veterinary profession.
- To contribute to the development of AVMA position statements on environmental issues that affect the veterinary profession.
- Identify means to encourage and support science-based practical solutions to environmental challenges that affect the veterinary profession.
- Identify and prioritize legislation, regulation, and public policy relating to environmental issues that have an impact on the veterinary profession.
- Identify specific areas in which the AVMA needs to call upon its resources, influence, and alliances to cause needed actions. Such actions might include (but not be limited to) legislative efforts, research efforts, public relations efforts, and continuing education efforts.
- Identify veterinarians and other professionals with needed expertise for program presentations and other forums that help the veterinary profession address environmental issues.
- Provide information to the membership to enable informed decisions about environmental issues in their communities.
- Raise awareness of environmental issues throughout veterinary medical careers/disciplines.
- In conjunction with allied groups, agencies and other entities, address established and emerging environmental issues that affect wildlife and ecosystem health.
Membership, Method of Appointment, and Representation
The Committee shall consist of 11 members who represent each of the following areas: Small animal medicine; Avian medicine; Bovine practice; Swine practice; Small ruminant practice; Zoo and Wildlife medicine; Aquatic medicine; Veterinary toxicology; Veterinary ecology; Government service-representing federal or state agency dealing with environmental issues; AVMA's Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine.
Appointments will be for three year terms, with a maximum of two terms.
Chair
The Committee will select a chair from among its members.
Meetings
The Committee will hold one meeting, of up to two days, per year at AVMA headquarters and is authorized to conduct official business electronically and by telephone throughout the year.
Funding
The AVMA will reimburse Committee members for expenses associated with attendance at authorized meetings.
Reports
The Committee will advise and report to the AVMA Executive Board.
Life Expectancy
The Committee will be reviewed in compliance with AVMA governance policies.
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