ECAR is organised into five core bodies:
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General Assembly
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Officers
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Board of the College
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Committees
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Auditors
1. General Assembly
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Legislative body of the College.
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Meets annually.
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Comprised of all Diplomates.
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Elects Board members and approves changes to Constitution & Bylaws.
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Reviews and approves financial reports and disciplinary actions.
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Can expel Diplomates upon recommendation of the Board.
2. Officers of the College
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Serve honorary roles.
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Include:
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President
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Vice-President
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Past-President
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Executive Secretary
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Treasurer
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(Optional) Vice-Secretary
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Officers are typically also Board members.
Terms:
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Vice-President: 3 years → becomes President (3 years) → becomes Past-President (3 years).
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Executive Secretary, Vice-Secretary, and Treasurer: Appointed by the Board (3-year renewable terms).
3. Board of the College
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Executive body that manages ECAR operations.
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Consists of:
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President
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Vice-President
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Past-President
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6 elected Board members
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Members elected for 3-year terms, renewable up to 3 times
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Responsibilities:
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Handle policy and operations.
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Appoint committees.
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Conduct exams and handle disciplinary matters.
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Manage College finances.
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Approve training programmes and set fees.
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4. Committees
There are several standing committees, each reporting to the Board:
a. Examination Committee
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At least 6 ECAR Diplomates.
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Prepare and administer the qualifying examination.
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Represent all species groups and subspecialities.
b. Education and Residency Committee
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At least 6 ECAR Diplomates.
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Oversee:
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Residency programme criteria.
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Resident progress and evaluation.
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Approval of training centres.
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Admission to the ECAR exam.
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c. Appeals Committee (ad hoc)
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Convenes in case of appeals against ECAR decisions.
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Composed of 3 Diplomates (not on the Board or the original decision-making committee).
Other committees may be formed at the Board’s discretion.
5. Auditors
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Elected by the General Assembly.
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Serve 3-year terms (re-election allowed).
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Review the Treasurer’s report and submit a financial assessment annually.
How These Bodies Interact?
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The General Assembly is the decision-making authority.
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The Board executes policy and oversees the College’s operations.
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The Officers lead and manage specific responsibilities within the Board.
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The Committees carry out detailed academic, training, and procedural functions.
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The Auditors ensure financial transparency and accountability.