Resolution passed 22 November 2006. Minutes Number 39

The Committee is conducting its review of the Health Care Complaints Commission's Annual Report as required under Section 65 (1) (c) of the Health Care Complaints Act 1993. Terms of Reference for the review of the report include: (a) whether the Report reflects a true and accurate record of the HCCC's performance over the 2005-2006 financial years; (b) whether the mechanisms used by the HCCC in the report adequately and appropriately measure the key responsibilities and objectives of the HCCC as prescribed by the Health Care Complaints Act 1993 and in the HCCC's Corporate and Business Plans; (c) the extent to which the the HCCC has explained results in the report: (d) the extent of user-friendly accessibility of the report, in terms of content matter and distribution mechanisms; (e) other relevant matters