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Governance and advisory

SNOMED International is a “Members-First” organization and our Members play a critical governance role in the direction of the organization. Each Member is entitled to be represented by an individual on the General Assembly, the organization's highest authority.

The Management Board has overall responsibility for the management and direction of SNOMED International. The Management Board, and each Director individually, has a duty to act in a manner which they reasonably believes is in the best interests of the Association. Though elected by the General Assembly, Management Board Directors do not represent their countries.

Articles of association

 

Arrangements for governance of the International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (trading as SNOMED International) and SNOMED CT are specified in the IHTSDO Articles of Association.

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Articles

General Assembly

 

The General Assembly is SNOMED International's highest authority. The General Assembly ensures that the purpose, objects and principles of the Association are pursued and that the interests of the organization are safeguarded. The General Assembly makes binding decisions regarding all matters, including the organization's budget and strategy, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of the Articles.

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GA

Management Board

 

The Management Board has overall responsibility for the management and direction of SNOMED International. The Management Board, and each Director individually, has a duty to act in a manner which they reasonably believe is in the best interests of the organization and is consistent with the pursuit and the protection of our purpose, objects and principles. 

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MB

Member Forum

 

The Member Forum acts as an advisory body to SNOMED International and optimizes collaboration and coordination among Member countries. It is co-chaired by an elected representative of the Member Forum along with a co-chair from SNOMED International.

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Advisory

 

Advisory Groups conduct specific activities that contribute to the fulfillment of the Management Team’s responsibilities and the organization’s mandate. The AGs are chaired by Management Team members and are agile in nature, given the changing needs and direction of the organization.

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Advisory

Members

Information on our coalition of global Members

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Learn more

Explore the wide range of resources available to our community of practice

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SNOMED CT Expo 2024

The SNOMED CT Expo unites clinical terminology SMEs from around the world

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Events

Annual Business Meetings, Expo, and SNOMED CT Web Series

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