Task Force

The Legislation Task Force is a Task Force established by the International Executive Committee (IEC) in April 2014.  The Task Force works within the ambit of the policy framework set by the International Executive Committee and reports to the International Executive Committee. Members of the Legislation Task Force Chair: Stine Strømso (Norway) Members: Caroline Morton (Netherlands) Nikki Saarsteiner (Ireland) Sherman Goh (Singapore) Silvia Kochen (Argentina) Objectives of the Legislation Task Force To identify and target specific areas of epilepsy legislation which IBE and its member associations may use in advocacy work, political activity, and in initiatives to publicise and raise awareness of epilepsy. These will include, but are not exclusive to:- Stigma To promote legislation projects that address ways in which the negative effects of epilepsy might be minimized. Driving To establish how widely the European Directive on Driving has been implemented in EU countries. To survey IBE members on driving legislation in other countries. Employment: To consider employment legislation to safeguard the rights of persons with epilepsy in the workplace. Insurance: To identify issues regarding access to affordable health insurance for people with epilepsy. Educational issues in epilepsy: To promote legislation to ensure the rights of people with epilepsy to [...]

Objectives The Task Force will, inter alia :- be responsible for managing and administering the election process in all of the IBE’s elections; issue notice of an election and call for the nomination of candidates not less than 120 days before the date of the election; issue ballot forms, together with an appropriate form of proxy, to all eligible voting Full Members not less than 60 days before the date of the election; audit the election and will confirm and declare in writing the result; determine if there is any breach of the election procedures and will judge whether or not disqualification is warranted; in matters of doubt or interpretation will refer to the IBE’s Constitution, bye-laws, policies and procedures and professional advisers as required.   CLICK HERE to download the Terms of Reference for the Election Task Force

The Joint Task Force was created in mid‐2011 in order to co‐ordinate the efforts of IBE & ILAE to advance the epilepsy cause in Europe in respect of awareness and research particularly within the European Union. Overview Primary Mission The primary mission of EAE is to facilitate initiatives to enhance public awareness and support for epilepsy research in Europe.  EAE seeks to make epilepsy a priority in political and research establishments across Europe.  Aims  To further the understanding of epilepsy in Europe. To promote epilepsy as a public health priority among all stakeholders including policy makers and health authorities. To develop specific advocacy projects, in particular activities in keeping with EU funding mechanisms such as  FP7 and Horizon 2020. To assist in identifying sources of research funding for epilepsy in Europe. To promote collaborative interdisciplinary research initiatives in epilepsy across Europe. To liaise with other international initiatives. Click to view current Members of the Joint Task Force 2013 - 2017. To view some of  the activities of the Joint Task Force - please click here