The Nursing and Midwifery Council (Practice Committees) (Interim Constitution) Rules Order of Council 2003

Standards for members

6.—(1) A member of a Practice Committee shall—

(a) attend all meetings of the Committee unless there is good reason for him being unable to do so;

(b) prepare for any meeting of the Committee by reading the agenda and any papers issued by the Committee or the Council which are relevant to any subject to be considered at that meeting; and

(c) if he will not be attending a meeting of the Committee, take all reasonable steps to give advance warning of his absence to the Chairman.

(2) A member of a Practice Committee shall undertake education and training provided or organised by the Council from time to time so that he is properly informed about his responsibilities and, in particular, shall receive training in—

(a) the functions of the Council, and the role of the Committee and its place in the work of the Council;

(b) the effective conduct of proceedings by the Committee; and

(c) the discharge by the Committee of its functions under Part V of the Order (fitness to practise) including the principles of natural justice, human rights and Community law.