Governance
Governance and commitments
The association separates the bodies that decide from those that implement, with a council dedicated to scientific quality and ethics.
Organisation chart
How the association is organised
The General Assembly elects the Board of Directors, which leads governance and relies on four bodies.
- General AssemblySovereign body
- Board of DirectorsGovernance, strategy and oversight
- Executive BureauDay-to-day administration of the bodiesPresident · Secretary General · Treasurer
- Operations DirectorateDay-to-day management of activitiesDG · DTO · Finance and logistics director
- Staff, consultants, projects and services
- AdviceScientific, Technical and Ethics CouncilScientific, technical and ethical advice
- Specialised committeesCreated by decision of the Board as needed
Our governing bodies
The statutes provide for the following bodies. Their membership will be published once validated.
- 01
General Assembly
The sovereign body of members; it adopts the association’s direction, accounts and texts.
- 02
Board of Directors
Five to nine members; it runs the association between assemblies and reviews membership applications.
- 03
Executive Bureau
It handles day-to-day management, represents the association and follows up decisions.
- 04
Operational management
Under the authority of the Board, it carries out the activities.
- 05
Scientific, Technical and Ethics Council
Three to seven members; it ensures the scientific quality and ethics of activities and communications.
- 06
Committees
Thematic working groups set up as needed.
Governance and management
Governing bodies set the direction and oversee; operational management implements. Any combination of roles is regulated by the internal rules.
Scientific and ethical commitments
Scientific validation
Scientific work and communications are reviewed before release; an objective is never presented as a result.
Confidentiality and data
Health data and personal information are protected; no identifying patient data is ever published.
Integrity and conflicts of interest
Collaborations and funding are handled transparently, preventing conflicts of interest.
Responsible AI
The use of AI and data follows responsible governance adapted to the context.
Transparency
Institutional documents intended for the public will be made available as validated copies, with a summary.
