I. Introduction
  The Council of National Delegates of the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR) proposes to form the Provisional European Board of Neuroradiology (PEBNR). Members shall be representatives of their national organisations and acknowledged leaders on a professional, scientific and university basis. The Board shall be constituted in accordance with the statues and rules of procedure of The European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) and its specialist sections. The Provisional European Board of Neuroradiology shall provide fresh impetus to the goals of the ESNR to increase the involvement of members of national Societies of Neuroradiology in its activities and to advance the practice and development of Neuroradiology in Europe.
 

 

II.

Object
  The aims of the Provisional European Board of Neuroradiology shall be as follows:
2.1 The main objective is to guarantee a high standard of care in the field of Neuroradiology in the countries of Europe, by ensuring that specialist doctors are trained to the highest possible level.
  This aim shall be achieved by the following means:

2.1.1

 The PEBNR shall recommend training standards for Neuroradiologists and offer guidance on how standards shall be maintained.
2.1.2 The PEBNR shall make proposals for the quality of training and for the syllabus of training in Neuroradiology.
2.1.3

The PEBNR shall recommend criteria to which centres providing training in Neuroradiology should conform.

2.1.4

 The PEBNR shall examine the content and quality of training in different countries of Europe.
2.1.5 The PEBNR shall facilitate the exchange of trainees in Neuroradiology between training centres of the various countries of Europe to ensure better harmonization and quality of training.
2.1.6 The Board shall establish a system for "recognition of quality" in Neuroradiology.
2.2 The PEBNR is willing to fulfil the recommendations applicable to specialist sections of UEMS.

2.3

 In order to guarantee that the National Associations within Europe are represented, the following conditions will be observed:

2.3.1

 The new organization will bear the title "Provisional European Board of Neuroradiology" and will adhere to the statutes of the Specialist Section of UEMS.

2.3.2

 Members will be representative of all the countries forming the ESNR. One member per country will be appointed by their national organizations.

2.3.3

 The newly formed PEBNR can co-opt a number of experts, as they consider necessary, for the functioning of its various subcommittees.
   

III

Definitions
3.1 The Provisional European Board of Neuroradiology shall make recommendations as to the necessary content of training programmes, the opportunities for training and technical knowledge and skills needed for the practice of Neuroradiology.

3.2

 Full membership of the Provisional European Board of Neuroradiology shall be confined to representatives elected by their national specialist organisations and current members of the Executive Committee of ESNR.

3.3

 Recognition of quality (European Board Quality).
3.3.1 The Provisional European Board of Neuroradiology can issue a certificate of recognition of quality.
3.3.2 It is the responsibility of the certification committee to assess those applying for recognition by the European Board of Neuroradiology.
   

IV

 Composition

4.1

 The Provisional European Board of Neuroradiology shall comprise one representative of Neuroradiology from each country. This representative must be a member of the national organization recognized by ESNR and nominated by that organisation.

4.1.1

 National delegate members of the PEBNR shall be elected for a two year period by the national association.
4.1.2 This term of office may only be renewed once, on condition he/she continues in practice.
4.2 Elected members of the Executive Committee of ESNR shall also be members of PEBNR.

4.3

 The PEBNR shall be administered by an elected Executive Committee comprising: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary and Treasurer.

4.3.1

 The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee of PEBNR will be appointed for 2 years. The Treasurer and General Secretary will be appointed for 3 years.
4.3.2

Individuals may be re-elected for a single further term. Such terms shall be completed independent of the individual’s tenure as national delegate or ESNR Executive committee member.

4.4

 The PEBNR will form working committees.

4.5

 To constitute the first PEBNR, the current national delegate to ESNR per country and members of the Executive Committee of ESNR shall be appointed as inaugural members of the Board. The current national delegate must be replaced by their national association within two years, as laid down in Article 4.1.1 and 4.1.2.

4.6

 The Boards may call upon one or more experts.
   

V

 Voting rights.

5.1

Each national delegate and ESNR executive committee member shall have one substantive vote. Experts and co-opted members shall not have the right to vote.

5.2

National associations recognised by the ESNR may replace their PEBNR member at any time.
   

VI

 Executive Committee
6.1 Election of the PEBNR Executive Committee. The Provisional European Board of Neuroradiology shall elect an Executive Committee from its members. The Committee shall comprise a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Secretary and a Treasurer. As far as possible, the Secretary should be the General Secretary of the European Society of Neuroradiology. The Executive Committee shall establish the rules of procedure and undertake the organization of meetings and execution of decisions etc.

6.2

 The Chairman of the PEBNR shall report to the General assembly of ESNR and ensure that the activities of the Provisional European Board of Neuroradiology are in-line with the principles enshrined in the Constitution of the ESNR and Statutes of the UEMS

 

Adapted from model Statutes of the European Boards of the UEMS, D9121, October 1992 and formulated at the ESNR seminar Escorial, Spain: 27th January 2002