F. Responsibilities of IRB Chair

1. Inform investigators in writing of 1) questions/issues arising from a submission and 2) IRB decisions.
2. Maintain copies of correspondence between the IRB and investigators and insure that all records are retained for three years after the completion of the research. Records may include copies of submitted proposals, signed informed consent documents, reports of any injuries to subjects, continuing projects, scientific evaluations, if any, that accompany the proposals, approved sample consent documents, and all other correspondence concerning the use of human subjects.
3. Insure compliance with federal regulations regarding committee composition, quorum, record keeping, and the OHRP annual report.
4. Report information as appropriate to the OHRP, the IRB, principal investigators and other university personnel on issues dealing with changes in regulations, new requirements and ongoing IRB issues
5. Notify appropriate personnel of cases of injury, unanticipated problems, serious or continuing noncompliance with IRB requirements and suspension or termination of IRB approval should such cases arise
6. Keep appropriate minutes of IRB meetings, a list of current IRB members and written procedures for the IRB.