The Joint Committee on Health is an advisory body to the Secretary General on matters related to the health, dental, and life insurance programs for OAS General Secretariat staff.

The Joint Committee on Health is composed of:

• A chair appointed by the Secretary General, on the recommendation of the principal members of the committee, who shall serve for two years and may be reappointed. In the event of the Chair’s resignation, the principal members shall recommend to the Secretary General the appointment of a new chair.

• Two principal and two alternate members appointed by the Secretary General, who shall serve for two years and may be reappointed.

• Two principal and two alternate members appointed by the Staff Association, who shall serve for two years and may be reappointed.

• Two principal and two alternate members appointed by the Association of Retirees, who shall serve for two years and may be reappointed.

Staff Association representatives:

» Vivian Sanchez – Principal Member

» Eduardo Parada – Principal Member

» Luiz Azevedo  – Alternate

» Teresita Martin  - Alternate