Wednesday 9th  November @ 7.30pm

On Wednesday 9^th November there will be a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland to consider amendments to the existing byelaws. The meeting will be held at Society House, 73 University Street, commencing at 7.30pm and followed by a Profession Forum meeting to discuss the findings of the recent consultation on the Responsible Pharmacist Regulations.

Notice of the SGM here

Agenda of the SGM here

The need for amendment of the byelaws has been highlighted by legal advice in respect of current and forthcoming changes to the manner in which pharmacy is regulated in Northern Ireland. Legal advice here.

The Government White Paper “Trust, Assurance and Safety” (2007) suggests the separation of regulatory and leadership functions and describes the need for professional regulation to be independent of the profession. The creation of an elected Professional Forum Board now provides separation and accountability to the membership for leadership functions. It is therefore proposed to remove existing byelaws that could conflict with the independence of regulatory activity. Byelaws which have no such effect will remain.

Current byelaws here

Byelaws as intended post SGM amendment here

If you have any special requirements in order to attend this meeting, please let us know in advance. The Society’s Meeting Hall is equipped with a hearing induction loop system and there is access support for individuals with mobility impairments.

If you would like any documents in large print, audio, Braille, alternative format or in a different language please contact us.