In addition to policies regarding general membership of a Research Ethics Committee (REC), there are specific documents relating to REC chairing roles.
Recruitment and selection of Chairs and Vice Chairs
This document set details the procedure and process for the recruitment and selection of REC Chairs, Vice Chairs and alternate Vice Chairs. The aim of the document is to ensure that the appointment method of members is fair and transparent and compliant with good practice. The Research Ethics Service carries out the recruitment and selection process on behalf of the Health Research Authority (HRA), the appointing authority.
- policy and procedure for the appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs
- role description – Chair
- role description – Vice Chair
Chair's Honorarium
Chairs can choose to receive the Chair’s Honorarium. For more information, please read the HRA’s Community Payments Policy.