| Education Committee |
Term: 2 years
Meetings: Quarterly conference calls and online collaborative tools
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for chair
Selection timeframe:
June-July |
Charge:
Responsible for strategically examining RAPS current planning and provide future planning of professional development programs and initiatives to ensure programming is relevant to current and future trends, meets the needs of members, and links to the professional development framework.
Selection Criteria:
>8 years regulatory (or related) professional experience
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| Annual Conference Planning Committee |
Term: 2 years
Meetings: 1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition), monthly conference calls and ongoing electronic communication
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for chair
Selection timeframe:
June–July |
Charge:
Responsible for developing themes, tracks, topics and identifying session leaders for RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition.
Selection Criteria:
Awareness of RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition (past attendance is preferred)
Previous speaking experience preferred
>5 years regulatory (or related) professional experience
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| Horizons Conference Planning Committee |
Term: 2 years
Meetings: 1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Horizons Conference & Exhibition), monthly conference calls and ongoing electronic communication
RAC points:
1 point for members
2 points for chair
Selection timeframe:
October-November |
Charge:
Responsible for establishing and developing the conference themes, tracks, topics and identifying session leaders.
Selection Criteria:
Awareness of RAPS Horizons Conference & Exhibition (past attendance is preferred)
Previous speaking experience preferred
>5 years regulatory (or related) professional experience
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Speaker/Presenter
(Conferences and Webcasts)
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Term: As needed
RAC Points:
4 points for each hour of instruction
Selection timeframe:
Ongoing |
Charge:
Responsible for developing presentation, presentation description and learning objectives in accordance with the required project timeline.
Selection Criteria:
>5 years regulatory (or related) professional experience
Previous speaking experience preferred
Available to travel (if needed)
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| RAPS Online University Author/Reviewer |
Term: As needed
RAC Points:
2–6 points per course hour |
Charge:
Responsible for developing or reviewing/updating course outlines, descriptions, learning objectives and narrative content in accordance with required project timeline.
Selection Criteria:
>5 years regulatory (or related) professional experience
Ability to compose explanative prose
Prior adult training/teaching experience preferred
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| Awards Committee |
Term: 2 years
Meetings: 2 - 3 conference calls per year and online collaborative tools
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for Chair
Selection timeframe:
October-November
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Charge:
Review award recipient submissions and select qualified and deserving regulatory professionals for the respective award categories.
Selection Criteria:
RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
Review award submissions and make selections
Review and refine (if necessary) award criteria, requirements and submission process
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| Ethics Committee |
Term: 2 years
Meetings:Conference calls and ongoing electronic communication
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for Chair
Selection timeframe:
October-November
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Charge:
Responsible for maintaining and updating when necessary the regulatory Code of Ethics; provide guidance and implementation on the application of the Code of Ethics to RAPS programs, products and services.
Selection Criteria:
RAPS member
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| Finance Committee |
Term: 2 years
Meetings: Quarterly conference calls
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for Chair
Selection timeframe:
October-November
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Charge:
Provides input and guidance to the Board of Directors in support of the Board’s financial oversight responsibilities. Ensures appropriate financial policies are in place and that tracking/monitoring/account-ability for funds is accurate.
Selection Criteria:
Knowledge and/or expertise in accounting, financial management, budgeting and business operations
RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
Ensure appropriate financial policies are in place
Provide guidance to the Board of Directors on financial targets
Ensure accurate tracking/monitoring/account-ability for funds
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| Nominating Committee |
Term: 2 years
Meetings: 2-3 conference calls per year and online collaborative tools
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for Chair
Selection timeframe:
October-November |
Charge:
Use its best efforts to select 1 qualified candidate from the Society’s membership for each Officer and Director position to be filled on the RAPS Board of Directors. Review/refine nomination process and submission materials.
Selection Criteria:
RAPS member
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| Regulatory Focus Magazine Board of Editors |
Term: 3 years
Meetings: 2x per year (June & in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference) and online collaborative tools
RAC Points:
5 points
Selection timeframe:
March-April |
Charge:
Serve as Issue Editors, who solicit and review articles, and write issue summaries for Regulatory Focus magazine. Board of Editors develops the editorial calendar and helps develop policies and guidelines related to the magazine and the Board.
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Author/Reviewer
(Regulatory Focus and other RAPSPublications)
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Term: As needed
Meetings:Conference calls and ongoing electronic communication
RAC Points:
5 points per article
1 point per column or editorial
2 points per education product
Selection timeframe:
Ongoing |
Charge:
Responsible for authoring/reviewing RAPS published materials.
Selection Criteria:
Relevant professional expertise/knowledge
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| Local Chapter Chair |
Term: 2 years
Meetings: Approximately 3–4 local events per year; ongoing conference calls and attendance at RAPS annual planning retreat (held in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition)
RAC Points:
2 points |
Charge:
Responsible for delivering local networking and educational opportunities for regulatory and related professionals and increasing awareness of RAPS value and mission to local area members and nonmembers.
Selection Criteria:
RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
Presides at chapter events
Prepares, with other chapter leaders, the chapter's annual plan of work
Identifies, or oversees, the selection of appropriate and qualified speakers for chapter educational events
Oversees, with RAPS staff, final event logistical arrangements
Provides RAPS staff with program description, speaker biographies, and agenda for chapter events
Must adhere to material submission deadlines as specified by RAPS
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| Local Chapter Vice-Chair |
Term: 2 years
Meetings: Approximately 3–4 local events per year and ongoing conference calls
RAC Points:
1 points |
Selection Criteria:
RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
Works with chapter chair & vice chair to prepare and distribute agenda for chapter events
Accurately records minutes of chapter events and submits to RAPS staff
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Chapter Coordinator/Secretary
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Term: 2 years
Meetings: Approximately 3–4 local events per year and ongoing conference calls
RAC Points:
1 points |
Selection Criteria:
RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
Works with chapter chair & vice chair to prepare and distribute agenda for chapter events
Accurately records minutes of chapter events and submits to RAPS staff
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| Chapter Membership Coordinator |
Term: 2 years
Meetings: Approximately 3–4 local events per year and ongoing conference calls
RAC Points:
1 points
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Selection Criteria:
RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
Works with chapter leaders and RAPS staff to develop recruitment and retention strategies suited to the type and level of professionals in the local area
Develops outreach plans to extend awareness of RAPS among local companies, academic institutions, government agencies, and other professional and trade organizations
Assists RAPS in updating the accuracy of member information in the local area and conducting assessments of member needs in the local area
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| Regulatory Affairs Certification Board (RACB) |
Term: 3 years
Meetings: 1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition), conference calls and ongoing electronic communication
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for Chair
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Charge:
RACB members have full responsibility for the sponsorship, development and guidance of the RAC Program, its activities and formulation of general policy to ensure the uniformity and equity of its administration on a continuous basis.
Selection Criteria:
RAPS member
Current RAC
Relevant professional expertise
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| RAC Exam Committees |
Term: 3 years
Meetings:1x per year, conference calls and ongoing electronic communication
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for Chair |
Charge:
Update the RAC Exam questions; ensuring exam is current and relevant.
Selection Criteria:
RAPS member
Current RAC
Relevant professional expertise
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