The Georgian Association of Biomedical and Clinical Engineers was founded in 2002 and unites members across the country. The association cooperates with industry companies operating in Georgia, the Ministry of Healthcare of Georgia, and international organizations, including GCEA and IFMBE.
The Association is a professional organization that unites specialists working in the field of biomedical and clinical engineering. Its main goal is to develop professional standards, support the implementation of innovative technologies, share knowledge and experience, and improve the safety and efficiency of the healthcare system. As part of its activities, the Association organizes seminars, trainings, conferences, and various educational events that contribute to the professional development of engineers, the education of young specialists, and the sharing of modern international experience in Georgia.
Only individuals with practical experience, education, or academic teaching experience in the field of biomedical and clinical engineering may be members of the Association. A person wishing to join the Association shall confirm in writing the existence of practical experience, education, or academic teaching experience.
The highest governing body of the Association is the Assembly of Members of the Association and the Board of Directors. The General Meeting is convened once a year within 2 months of the end of the calendar year
Between the general meetings of members, the organization is managed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors leads the association, coordinates and controls any direction of the association’s activities and ensures the implementation of decisions made at the general meeting. Any member of the association has the right to nominate candidates for membership in the Board of Directors. At least 1/3 of the members of the Board of Directors of the association are subject to annual rotation based on the decision of the general meeting. When electing the members of the Board of Directors at the stage of the association’s establishment, 4 members of the Board of Directors are elected for a term of 3 years, 4 – for a term of 2 years, and the rest – for a term of 1 year. The duration of the Board of Directors’ term of office is determined according to the number of votes received in the elections
The Board of Directors meets at least once every 3 months. The Board of Directors of the Association makes decisions on issues within its authority in the form of a resolution, which enters into force upon signature by the Chairman.
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After the Association approves the Code of Professional Ethics, the establishment of an Ethics Committee is mandatory. The number of committee members shall not be less than three. One member of the Board may be a member of no more than two committees. The results of the Committee’s activities are periodically submitted to the Board and are formalized by the Board’s relevant decision. The Committee elects a Chairman from among its members, who shall direct the activities of the Committee. The Chairman of the Association’s Board is responsible for the implementation of the Ethics Committee’s decisions.
The Board of Directors, from among its members, more than half of the total number, elects the Chairman of the Board by secret ballot for a term of 3 years. This position may be elected for only 2 consecutive terms. The Chairman of the Board convenes and chairs the meetings of the Board, disseminates public statements on behalf of the Association through various media outlets in accordance with the decisions of the Board, directs and organizes the activities of the Board, and supervises the implementation of the decisions of the Board.
Prepare Documentation, information dissemination, organyse of business trips
The Director (President) of the Association manages the current activities of the Association, committees, and the web platform, and promotes coordinated and effective cooperation between the Association’s bodies. The Board of Directors establishes the rights and duties of the Executive Director, as well as the rules for his remuneration. The Executive Director is elected by the Board of Directors upon the nomination of the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Director is dismissed by the Board of Directors by decision.
Ensures accounting of the association’s financial activities and availability of information on income and expenses
Ensures the smooth running of the association’s legal activities
