The Regulatory Board of BRIT MILAH in South Africa
THE REGULATORY BOARD FOR BRIT MILAH IN SOUTH AFRICA (“THE REGULATORY BOARD”) TERMS OF REFERENCE
Reference to “The Regulatory Board” shall mean The Regulatory Board of Brit Mila in South Africa.
1. MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE
1.1 The Regulatory Board shall be appointed by The Chief Rabbi and Rosh Beth Din and shall comprise of a legal expert, an experienced Mohel, a representative from the Beth Din and a medical doctor.
1.2 The Regulatory Board may request, when appropriate, any relevant medical specialists, legal experts or rabbis to attend by invitation, but the invitees have no right of attendance. The Chief Rabbi and Rosh Beth Din will retain the right to attend all meetings.
1.3 The Chief Rabbi and Rosh Beth Din retain the right to appoint or remove any member of The Regulatory Board.
1.4 Initial membership shall comprise: • Rabbi Dr Pinhas Zekry (Expert Mohel) • Advocate Nathan Segal (Legal Counsel) • Dr Reuven Jacks (Medical Officer) • Dr Joseph Spitzer ( Medical Advisor/ Practicing Mohel) • Rabbi Anton Klein (Beth Din Representative) • Dr Richard Friedland (Chairperson) 2. SECRETARY
This role will initially be performed by Richard Friedland.
3. QUORUM
3.1 The quorum necessary for a duly constituted meeting of The Regulatory Board by applying the 50+1 principle. Initially based on the current composition, the quorum necessary for the transaction of business shall be 3.
3.2 A duly convened meeting of The Regulatory Board at which a quorum is present shall be competent to exercise all or any of the authorities, powers and discretions vested in or exercisable by The Regulatory Board.
4. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS
4.1 The Regulatory Board shall meet not less than twice a year and at such other times as the deemed by members of The Regulatory Board. The Regulatory Board of BRIT MILAH in South Africa
THE REGULATORY BOARD FOR BRIT MILAH IN SOUTH AFRICA (“THE REGULATORY BOARD”) TERMS OF REFERENCE
5. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
5.1 Meetings of The Regulatory Board shall be co-ordinated by the Secretary of The Board.
5.2 Unless otherwise agreed, Notice of each meeting confirming the venue, time and date together with an agenda of items to be discussed, shall be forwarded to each member of The Regulatory Board and any other person required to attend, no fewer than 5 working days prior to the date of the meeting.
6. AGENDA AND MINUTES OF MEETINGS
6.1 A detailed agenda, together with supporting documentation, should be circulated, at least 5 working days prior to each meeting to the members of The Regulatory Board and other invitees.
6.2 The Secretary shall minute the proceedings and resolutions of all meetings of The Regulatory Board, including recording the names of those present and in attendance. 7. AUTHORITY
The Regulatory Board acts in terms of the delegated authority of The Chief Rabbi and Rosh Beth Din as recorded in these Terms of Reference. The Board is authorised -
7.1 To seek any relevant information it requires from any Mohel in South Africa (SA) engaged in circumcision in order to perform its duties.
7.2 To obtain outside legal, rabbinic or other professional advice on any matters within its terms of reference, subject to obtaining committee members approval.
7.3 To investigate matters within its mandate.
7.4 To investigate all complaints regarding the practice of Brit Mila in SA.
7.5 To make recommendations to The Chief Rabbi and Rosh Beth Din on any area within the ambit of these Terms of Reference where action or improvement is required. The Regulatory Board of BRIT MILAH in South Africa
THE REGULATORY BOARD FOR BRIT MILAH IN SOUTH AFRICA (“THE REGULATORY BOARD”) TERMS OF REFERENCE
8. OBJECTIVES AND REMIT
The objectives and remit of The Regulatory Board are to develop an overarching and sustainable framework to govern and ensure the practice of safe and good Brit Mila in SA. This will include:
8.1 The development of guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure the appropriate registration, training, accreditation and continuing education of practicing Mohelim.
8.2 The establishment of a list of accredited Mohelim and maintenance thereof.
8.3 The establishment and maintenance of a Brit Mila register to record all circumcisions performed in SA.
8.4 The development of a bespoke booklet of guidelines for parents on all aspects of Brit Mila including aftercare of the baby.
8.5 Proposing appropriate and standardised Informed Consent documentation.
8.6 The development of appropriate complaints handling protocol and policy.
8.7 Ensuring ease of access to information regarding Mohalim and the guidelines booklet via page hyperlink on UOS website.
8.8 The investigation and development of a bespoke indemnity insurance product for Mohelim.
9. AUTHORISATION OF THESE TERMS OF REFERENCE
These Terms of Reference are subject to approval by the Chief Rabbi and Rosh Beth Din and may from time to time be amended by The Regulatory Board.