The REB shall be made up of no less than 8 members, including both men and women, and include at least:
 

• two community representatives with no formal affiliation with the University (approximately 1 to 5 ratio)
• five university members with broad expertise in the methods or in areas of research covered by the REB (research involving human participants or the use of human tissue) in different disciplines.
• one university member with broad knowledge in ethics or experience in the evaluation of ethical implications of research involving human participants.
• The balance and composition of the university members on the REB shall be the purview of the President of UPEI.
• The Vice-President, Research & Development will serve ex officio on the REB.

The REB will have access to a legal expert (other than the University’s legal counsel) knowledgeable in the applicable law

The REB shall require a quorum of at least two thirds of its members (taking into consideration the membership requirements specified above) at all meetings concerned with the ethical approval of research proposals.

The President shall appoint the Chair and determine the length of term for the Chair.

Board members shall serve for three-year terms which normally may be renewed once. Initially, appointments shall range from two to four years to allow for continuity of membership when members are being changed.

The REB membership shall be the responsibility of the President, University of Prince Edward Island, who shall seek advice from the Deans, Vice-President, Research & Development, and the community prior to making appointments to the Board. Members will be selected in accordance with Tri-Council Policy.

Members of the UPEI Research Ethics Board (2009-2010)