| 1 - Objectives:
The PIPMG exists primarily to support development of the
Project Management profession in the global pharmaceutical
and associated industries by:
- enabling learning and sharing of best practices
- facilitating education and training
- encouraging recognition of the key role of project management
in the industry
- introduction, participation in and support of initiatives
intended to improve the practice of project management internationally
- providing a forum for communication and information exchange
between members
2 - Membership
Membership of PIPMG is free of charge and open to professionals
involved in the management of projects in the pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, contract research or medical device industries.
Generally, attendees at PIPMG public meetings are considered
to be members of the PIPMG. However, membership is at the
discretion of the Steering Committee and may be terminated
at any time for any reason deemed to be appropriate by the
Steering Committee.
PIPMG costs will be recovered through payment for attendance
at the periodic public meetings (normally held twice a year).
However, the Steering Committee reserves the right to defray
operating costs through other means as may be agreed at the
AGM each year.
The PIPMG is a not-for-profit organisation therefore any
surplus funds will be managed by the Steering Committee to
fund improvements to the quality of services provided for
PIPMG members (e.g. public meetings, workshops, PIPMG communications
(website enhancements) etc).
In the event of the PIPMG being wound up with a cash surplus,
this will be donated to medically based charities at the discretion
of the Steering Committee.
3 - Organisation:
3.1 - Steering Committee
The operation and direction of PIPMG will be managed by a
Steering Committee elected by, responsible to and representative
of the membership as a whole.
- The Steering Committee will consist of no fewer than six
members of whom three will be officers - Chairman, Vice
Chairman and Secretary
- Steering Committee members will be elected for a term
not exceeding 3 years, after which they can stand for re-election
according to the process outlined in section 3.2 (“Elections
to the Steering Committee”) below. The Steering Committee
may choose to co-opt members from time to time at its sole
discretion.
- Steering Committee Officers are elected by the Steering
Committee from current or previous members of the Steering
committee. The term of office for each officer will be 2
years after which they can stand for re-election according
to the process outlined in section 3 (“Elections to
the Steering Committee”) below.
- It is the responsibility of the Steering Committee to:
- Ensure its composition reflects the membership of
the PIPMG as a whole.
- Track and report progress in meeting the stated objectives
of PIPMG at the AGM
- Ensure the constitution will be reviewed at each AGM
- to ensure the continuity and financial health of PIPMG
- to manage the arrangement of regular meetings of PIPMG
one of which will include the AGM
- to facilitate access to appropriate project management
and associated training and education in line with the
wishes of members
- to maintain an up to date register of members
- and to foster and promote links with similar bodies
internationally where of benefit to PIPMG members.
3.2 – Elections to the Steering Committee
- Elections will be held every 12 months at the AGM of PIPMG
(normally in November).
- Nominations for the Steering Committee will be proposed
by the PIPMG membership either before or during the AGM.
- All members attending the AGM will be entitled to vote
in the election.
November 2004
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