SBC - Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology

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Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology

Relevant Legislation
The Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology is established under section 27 of the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004.

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The functions of ECART under section 28 of the HART Act are to:

consider and determine applications for assisted reproductive procedures or human reproductive research
keep under review any approvals previously given, including those applications approved prior to the existence of ECART, and, without limitation, to monitor the progress of any assisted reproductive procedures performed or any human reproductive research conducted under current approvals
liaise with ACART on matters relating to assisted reproductive procedures and human reproductive research and, to forward to the advisory committee reports received under section 19(5) of the HART Act together with any comments or requests for advice that ECART considers appropriate.
To consult with any persons who. In the opinion of the committee, are able to assist it to perform its functions
Any other functions that the Minister assigns to the committee by written notice.

Work Load for ECART
ECART meetings are held in Wellington and are normally six times a year, often with a training day. Members will need to be prepared for reading before attending meeting. ECART is also looking to trial video conferencing for its meetings.

General skills for all members
Persons who wish to be considered for membership on ECART should be able to demonstrate:

An attitude that is accepting of the values of other professions and community perspectives.
An understanding of how the health sector responds to Mäori issues and their application to ethical review.
Effective communication skills
Knowledge or understanding of ethics.

Terms of Reference
This file explains the terms and conditions of appointment to the Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology and provides additional information about its role.

Terms of Reference - Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (PDF, 46 KB)

Relevant Links
Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (www.ecart.health.govt.nz)

Contact Regarding Appointments
Statutory Bodies Appointments Team
Corporate Services Directorate
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
WELLINGTON

statutory_boards_committees@moh.govt.nz

Page last updated: 16 December 2008