All elected Officers are volunteers and honorary positions.
The
following responsibilities relate to the work that needs to be carried
out by its elected Officers to ensure that the EPDA work programme is
managed effectively and efficiently and that the current level of
activity continues to ensure growth.
All Officers have a joint responsibility:
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To the EPDA member organisations
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For the management of EPDA and Parkinson’s Disease International Ltd (PDI)
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To explore and encourage financial support for the work of the EPDA
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To continue to promote and enhance the ethos of the EPDA via its work programme
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To present the EPDA work programme at international conferences and events.
President:
The President must be an existing board member (minimum 2 years) and is responsible for:
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The ‘visible’ face of the organisation
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As
such, should be available to participate and to present on EPDA’s aims,
activities and initiatives at events benefiting the EPDA
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Provide strategic leadership, advising on appropriate relationships that should be sought who can benefit the EPDA.
Has responsibility for:
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Democratically agreed strategic direction of the EPDA’s work programme
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Ensuring that EPDA members are fully represented and participate in the organisation’s work programme
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Ensuring that close liaison is maintained with the European Parliament, European Commission and World Health Organisation.
Vice President:
The Vice President must be an existing board member (minimum 2 years) and is responsible for:
Treasurer:
The treasurer must be an existing board member (minimum 2 years) and is responsible for:
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Ensuring that the financial procedure managed by the EPDA team is maintained accurately
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That an annual audit is carried out in accordance with
relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards,
and that the financial statements give a true and fair view, and are
properly prepared in accordance with the EPDA Statutes.
Secretary:
The secretary must be an existing board member (minimum 2 years) and is responsible for: