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Preliminary Investigation Committee and Disciplinary Committee Liaison Committee
The Preliminary Investigation Committee and Disciplinary Committee Liaison Committee serves as a channel for communication between the Preliminary Investigation and Disciplinary Committees and the Officer Team, discussing policy issues in connection with the supervision of professional conduct. (View full terms of reference)
Members
- Dr Linda Belton MRCVS - Chair
- Mr Derek Bray
- Mrs Olivia Cook MRCVS
- Dr Tshidi Gardiner (Treasurer)
- Ms Sally Bowden RVN (RVN PIC Chair)
- Dr Kate Richards MRCVS
- Dr Bradley Viner FRCVS (PIC Chair)
- Mr Paul Morris (DC Chair)
Secretary
Hannah Alderton (T 020 7856 1033, E [email protected])
Full terms of reference
The Preliminary Investigation Committee and Disciplinary Committee Liaison Committee shall include the chair of the Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC), the chair of the RVN Preliminary Investigation Committee (RVN PIC), the chair of the Disciplinary Committee (DC), at least two members of Council, the chair of Standards Committee (SC), one member of the Presidential Team to undertake the role of chair of the (liaison) committee for 3-year term.
The Preliminary Investigation Committee and Disciplinary Committee Liaison Committee shall serve as a channel for communication between the Preliminary Investigation, Charter Case and Disciplinary Committees and Council, discussing policy issues in connection with the supervision of professional conduct. These shall include the following:
- the setting and monitoring of performance, including key performance indicators and processes;
- working methods;
- monitoring costs and resources related to the committees;
- arrangements for the recruitment of members of the Committees, appraisal of their performance and selection for chairmanship;
- arrangements for the appointment of legal advisors (including legal assessors) in connection with the professional conduct function;
- planning for a public review of the implementation of the Legislative Reform Order; and
- facilitating a ‘feedback loop’ between DC decisions, outcomes of the PIC and RVN PIC and the SC and the Veterinary Client Mediation Service (VCMS).
The PIC/DC Liaison Committee shall also monitor the 12-month trial of the protocol for private prosecutions against unqualified individuals, which commenced on 1 April 2023.
The Preliminary Investigation Committee and Disciplinary Committee Liaison Committee shall report to Council.