In accordance with the BDA Articles of Association and the By-Laws the overall aim of the country boards is:-
To lead the profession in each respective country by:
By doing 1 – 6 above, the country board will enable the profession to grow and strengthen in each respective country.
A. Identify the key stakeholders in the country
B. Engage with the stakeholders that are relevant to the country board activity and ensure that there is BDA representation on, at and in key stakeholder committees, events and meetings
C. Take every opportunity to promote the dietetic profession to stakeholders within the country
D. Develop a work plan each year for the following year that states the 3 main objectives for work by each respective Country Board. The work plan must be in line with the BDA Strategic Plan and other four country BDA activities
E. Deliver the work plan objectives during the year
F. Report on achievements and outcomes from the workplan
G. Keep abreast of changes happening on the horizon that have an actual or potential impact on the profession and its workforce in that country i.e.
The aims are reviewed at least bi-annually to establish whether the Board is still ‘Fit for Purpose’ and adjusted/updated accordingly. Updates and amends to the Terms of Reference need to go to a Board of Directors meeting – Agenda B – for endorsement.