Section 1: National Council for Periodic Certification

I.-The National Periodic Certification Board referred to in article L. 4022-5 comprises a collegiate body and professional commissions. II.-The chairman of the national board for periodic certification referred to in article L. 4022-6 chairs the collegiate body. In addition to its chairman, the collegiate body comprises: 1° The chairman of each of the health professional orders or his representative; 2° The chairman of each of the professional commissions referred to…

For the purposes of applying the provisions of article L. 4022-5, the national board for periodic certification shall carry out its duties in accordance with the following procedures: 1° Decisions taken and opinions issued by the national board for periodic certification shall be made by the collegiate body; 2° The professional commissions are responsible for implementing the scientific guidelines set by the collegiate body. They are also consulted, as necessary,…

I.-The collegiate body meets when convened by its chairman, who determines its annual work programme and sets the agenda for each meeting. The members of the committee receive the notice of meeting at least ten days before the date of the meeting, which is sent to them, together with the documents required for its preparation, by any means, including electronically. II.-The chairman may, where necessary, request the opinion or expertise…

Rules of procedure govern the operation of the collegiate body and the professional committees. They specify the procedures for convening members to meetings, forwarding agendas and organising meetings, as well as the rules for appointing or replacing members. It also specifies the rules relating to professional ethics and the prevention of links of interest concerning the members of the National Periodic Certification Board and their activities. It is drawn up…