Core Group

Definition of the IMPACT Core Group:

• IMPACT thrives on the commitment and work of the members of the Core Group.

• The Core Group consists of a maximum of 20 persons. It is an individual membership.

• The Core Group’s membership reflects diversity among institutions (academic, clinical, policy) and settings in Switzerland committed to implementation science. 

Prerequisites of the IMPACT Core Group membership :

• Intend to actively contribute to IMPACT’s strategic goals.

• Be accepted as a member of the Core Group by the Core Group members (secret vote, simple majority).

IMPACT Core Group membership:

• Young members are especially welcome.
  
  
• We recognize that diversity in the Core Group is vital.
  
  
• Healthy turnover over time is key.
  
  
• Individuals / institutions may be approached by the Executive Committee (Ex Com) on invitation or an interested person may submit a letter for application to the Ex Com.
  
  

• Core Group members will be announced on the IMPACT webpage with the logo of their primary institution.

Rights and responsibilities of the IMPACT Core Group:

Rights:

• Decides on mission and strategy of IMPACT.

• Decides on projects. Projects can be initiated by the Core Group yet can also be submitted by individuals / institutions for endorsement by IMPACT. 

• Decides on the logistics of the IMPACT conference (i.e. location, organizing institution, appoints member(s) for the organization committee).

• Elects the Ex Com every year.

• Defines frequency of meetings of the core group.

• Decides on new members of Core Group using secret voting with simple majority.

Responsibilities:

• Commit personal time and further resources.

Decision making by the IMPACT Core Group:

• The Core Group has a quorum when at least ½ of the members are represented at a meeting (physical or virtual).

• The Core Group decides by consensus, open vote, or secret ballot with a simple majority, which means more than half of those present at the meeting where the vote takes place.

• Elections are always held by secret ballot.