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Committee Membership
PIRSA Animal Ethics
Membership of the PIRSA Animal Ethics Committee is for a two year term. The current membership is due to expire in October 2010.
Membership is made up of the following categories:-
Category A
A person with qualifications in veterinary science, with experience relevant to the activities of the institution or, in special circumstances, a person with qualifications and experience to provide comparable expertise.
(At least two members)
Category B
A person with substantial recent experience in the use of animals in scientific or teaching activities.
(At least two members)
Category C
A person with demonstrable commitment to, and established experience in, furthering the welfare of animals, who is not employed by or otherwise associated with the institution, and who is not involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes. The person should where possible be selected on the basis of active membership of, and nomination by, an animal welfare organisation.
(At least two members)
Category D
An independent person who does not currently and has not previously conducted scientific or teaching activities using animals, and who is not an employee of the institution, except under defined circumstances.
(At least two members)
Category E
A person responsible for the Daily Care of animals within the institution.
(At least two members)
Lyn Beaumont-Clark
Executive Officer
PIRSA Animal Ethics Committee
