External Member – Internal Committee

The External Member is not intended to be merely a name appearing in the constitution of the Internal Committee.

An effective External Member brings an independent perspective, familiarity with POSH issues, procedural understanding, sensitivity and objectivity to the functioning of the Committee.

IPPG works with suitably qualified POSH professionals/legal experts who may be proposed as External Members, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, verification of credentials, client acceptance and formal nomination by the organisation.

Role of the External Member

Depending upon the agreed engagement and requirements of the IC, the role may include:

  • Participating as External Member of the Internal Committee;
  • Attending scheduled IC meetings;
  • Bringing an independent perspective to Committee deliberations;
  • Contributing to appropriate understanding of POSH procedures;
  • Participating in complaint/inquiry proceedings as required;
  • Supporting adherence to principles of procedural fairness and natural justice;
  • Contributing to appropriate documentation and process discipline;
  • Reinforcing confidentiality requirements; and
  • Providing inputs that strengthen the effectiveness of the IC.
  • The External Member performs this role independently as a member of the Internal Committee.

Additional IC / Advisory Support

Where required, a separate mutually agreed advisory/retainer scope may also include:

  • Routine guidance to HR/IC on POSH-related process queries
  • Review of relevant process documentation/templates
  • IC capability-building inputs
  • Periodic process review
  • Guidance relating to awareness initiatives
  • Support concerning annual POSH reporting requirements.
  • Recommendations for strengthening the organisation’s prevention and redressal framework.

The statutory role of the External Member and any additional advisory/retainer support will be defined appropriately at the engagement stage.

Extensive complaint/inquiry proceedings requiring substantial additional meetings, repeated hearings, significant documentation, travel outside the agreed location, court/legal representation, detailed external legal opinions or work materially beyond the agreed scope may be separately scoped and mutually agreed.

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