French Public Health Code
In forceThe chairman of the group medical committee ensures that the committee operates smoothly.
The Group Medical Commission draws up its own rules of procedure. It is free to set up sub-committees to deal with matters within its remit.
The Commission meets at least four times a year, convened by its Chairman, who sets the agenda.
It may also be convened at the request of one third of its members, or the Chairman of the Strategy Committee, or the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, on an agenda proposed by them.
Except in emergencies, the agenda is sent at least seven days in advance to committee members and invited guests.
External personalities or healthcare professionals with knowledge of the issues on the agenda and whose expertise is useful for the smooth running of the Commission's work may be called upon to speak at meetings, in accordance with the procedures laid down in the internal rules.
The members of the committee and the persons heard by it are bound by the obligation of professional discretion with regard to any confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of their work.
The establishments belonging to the consortium contribute to the smooth running of the consortium medical commission and provide it with the necessary human and material resources.
