Terms of Reference for Public Relations Committee (PRC)

The purpose of the Committee is to promote FARO's public relations activities through editing the FARO Newsletter, managing FARO's website, and managing social media platforms.
The activity of the Committee is advising & supporting FARO Officers and Council Members, can include but not limited to:

Editing of the FARO Newsletter
Updating and managing content on the FARO website
Operating and managing FARO's social media accounts (e.g., X, Facebook, Instagram)
Developing and implementing effective PR strategies for FARO's activities and achievements
Facilitating communication and information sharing among Member Countries
Collaborating with other FARO committees to widely disseminate their activities and accomplishments
Preparing and distributing press releases and promotional materials
Planning and executing initiatives to increase FARO's visibility
Evaluating the effectiveness of PR activities periodically and adjusting strategies as needed

The Committee should comprise of members of FARO Member Societies: with one senior radiation oncologist and one young radiation oncologist (preferably with experience in public relations or communications) from each Society.
The Committee Chair should be appointed by the Officers and approved by the Council. The Chair should appoint the deputy Chair.
The terms of the Committee Chair and Members should be 2 years, coinciding with the terms of the Officers, with possibility of repeat appointment.
Committee should meet regularly (preferably monthly) and should report to FARO Officers and FARO Council Members.
Committee should work in conjunction with other FARO Committees / working groups.