EAB Advisory Council

General

The EAB Biometrics Advisory Council (EABAC) is the EAB's internal advisory council, as laid down by the EAB's constitution. It consists of selected representatives from the wider biometrics and identity community, including from outside Europe. Members of the EABAC are nominated by EAB members at the General Assembly and appointed by the Management Board of the EAB.

Mission

The EABAC seeks to enhance information exchange and cooperation in the area of biometrics on European and international level by coordinating experts' responses and providing a platform to work towards a concerted approach to the proper and beneficial use of biometrics.

Tasks

The EABAC provides advice to the Board of the EAB and other constituent bodies in matters of fundamental importance. It issues recommendations concerning directions regarding the EAB's strategy and activities. Furthermore, the EABAC can issue statements of advice to the Management Board of the EAB concerning the creation of new committees or the change or closure of existing committees and EAB activities. It can act as advisory committee to EAB events.

In order to bring the EAB into the perspectives of international developments and activities the EABAC also acts as high level European platform for information exchange between different regions of the world, thus acting as communication channel between Europe and other continents and regions.

Member profile

Members of the advisory council are selected based on their private title for their personal knowledge and expertise, and for their position in the industry. These individuals will be senior and leading figures in their fields and be capable of providing the EAB with robust strategic and tactical support and advice.

According to the EAB strategy the EABAC has identified four key audiences/groups that are the focus of its activities: Policy, Industry, Research & Academia and the Citizen. As a result, the EABAC will try to ensure that there is equal representation from each of these four key audiences or groups.

Duration of membership

EABAC members are appointed for a period of two years but are eligible for re-appointment at the end of their 24 month term. A Secretary will be appointed to coordinate all requirements of the EABAC. The maximum membership of the EABAC is 15 individuals. Membership of the EABAC is a voluntary and unpaid activity. Government liaisons may participate in meetings and issues as invited by the EABAC Chair or its designee.

Meetings

The EABAC will meet once a year in Europe or another location which is agreed by the members of the EABAC, at a time that is convenient for the Members. Meetings will be scheduled at least three months in advance. The Chair of the EABAC will be nominated during the General Assembly and appointed by the Management Board. The Chair can appoint a secretary from amongst the other EABAC members and will be responsible for developing a structured format for the meetings.