Which activities are included in the IRB/IEC's responsibilities related to meetings?

• A. Scheduling, notifying its members of, and conducting its meetings
• B. Drafting the trial protocol
• C. Selecting investigators for the trial
• D. Handling participant reimbursement

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how an IRB/IEC governs its meetings. The activities that fall under this are planning and running the meetings: scheduling them, notifying the members about when they will occur (including providing the agenda and materials), and then conducting the meeting to fulfill its functions. These steps ensure the board meets regularly, has the necessary attendance, and that a formal record of decisions is kept. Drafting the trial protocol, selecting investigators, and handling participant reimbursement are not responsibilities tied to the management of IRB/IEC meetings; they fall to researchers, sponsors, and administrative/financial processes rather than meeting governance.