Issue Task Groups
Members may at any time, subject to the approval of the Strategy Committee, set up an issue task group provided at least 4 members from at least 3 professional sectors have expressed interest to play an active role. All task groups are open to all members. A convenor and a co-convenor, who shall serve as the link with the Strategy Committee, shall be elected from among the members of the relevant task groups.
Each ITAG shall focus on specific current issues or public policy initiatives that satisfy the following selection criteria :
Whether the current issue or policy initiative may have significant impact on core values of professional freedom, independence and integrity;
Whether the current issue or policy initiative is a matter of significant public interest, which is likely to benefit from a concerted effort of multi-sectoral professional inputs;
Whether there exists sufficient interest and adequate expertise among members in respect of the issues concerned.
Each ITAG shall develop an action plan to conduct relevant research, organise events, develop tools and formulate policy position in respect of the specific policy areas or public concerns.
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