# AI ethics review board charter

> For reference purposes only. Not legal advice. Draft for review by a qualified professional.

> How to use this template. Terms of reference for a group that reviews higher-risk or sensitive AI uses. Replace every [placeholder], delete guidance notes and have a qualified professional review the result. Template version 1.0, last reviewed 2026-10-03. Certainty: simplified.

## Purpose

State what the board reviews and why.

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## Membership

Include diverse views, at least one independent member and relevant experts: [members].

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## Referral criteria

Say which uses must be referred, for example decisions about people or sensitive data.

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## Process

Describe how cases are submitted, reviewed and decided, and how long it takes.

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## Outputs

Say what the board produces: recommendations, conditions or a decision, and how they are recorded.

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## Conflicts and independence

Describe how conflicts of interest are handled.

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## Review

Set the charter review date.

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## Certainty notes

- Simplified: a general starting point. Rules differ by region.

> For reference purposes only. This site offers general guidance for learning and planning; it is not legal advice and creates no lawyer-client relationship. Rules change often, so check the primary sources and qualified counsel before you act.