1. To represent the Emergency Planning Society (EPS) on COMAH and Pipeline related activities.

2. To report key activities of the Group to the main body of the EPS through the Director of Business Services.

3. To act as the professions main liaison body to facilitate the ongoing development and continuous improvement of COMAH and Pipeline legislation and its' associated guidance.

4. To liaise with, and influence the development of national policy through the Competent Authority and other relevant UK and European agencies

5. To represent the Society on key national working groups (e.g. CAP-EPLG, ACDS-MHSC etc).

6. To establish internal working sub-groups as necessary, to progress specific areas of main Group activities.

7. To share information with the wider EPS membership and external bodies in order to promote best practice.

8. To promote the EPS through the delivery of presentations and attendance at other forums.

9. To encourage participation and sharing of work by all members through regular attendance and personal contribution

10. To prepare and maintain an annual Business Plan and report activity against targets

11. To review Group membership and the re-elect the Chair, Vice chair and Secretary appointments on an annual basis

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