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Established in April 2007 the purpose of the committee is to study issues of interest to the AVMA regarding international veterinary affairs and add structure to AVMA international activities.
Charge/Objective
To study global issues affecting the AVMA in areas such as the role of the Association in international affairs, forming partnerships in influencing the potential disruption of food supplies, accreditation of veterinary education, and other evolving international matters arising, and recommend to the Executive Board courses of action in international affairs of the Association.
Membership, Method of Appointment and Representation
The committee will be composed of the following six members: the AVMA Director of International Affairs, the US Councilor to the World Veterinary Association (WVA), one member representing the Executive Board, two representing the AVMA Council on Education (COE), and one representing the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). The AVMA Director of International Affairs and the US Councilor to the WVA will serve on the basis of their positions. The Executive Board will appoint other representatives from nominees presented from the respective groups.
Initial terms will be staggered (1, 2, or 3 years) to ensure that no more than two members will end their service during any given year. All members are eligible to serve a second full 3-year term. Member terms may be limited by the term of service remaining with the entity being represented.
Chair
The AVMA Director of International Affairs will serve as Chair.
Meetings
Up to two meetings of two days/two nights duration will be held in the AVMA Headquarters, Schaumburg, IL. The committee may also meet electronically.
Reports: The activities of the committee will be reported by the Director of International Affairs at each Executive Board meeting.
Life Expectancy: Ongoing with review by the AVMA Governance Performance Review Committee as per AVMA policy.
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