The TOM Steering Committee (SCTOM) has been identified to contribute to the development and sustainability of TOM. TOM is a capacity development support tool.

The committee will: 

• Advise on the strategic objectives and review the roadmap for the development and sustainability of TOM;
• Review the strategic needs indicated by veterinary authorities in terms of capacity development and recommend solutions through competency-based education  programmes;
• Contribute to the establishment of regional/national sub-committees or working teams and provide direction for the development, implementation and evaluation of TOM at regional/national level;
• Identify priorities, opportunities and resources for the development of competency frameworks, guideline, quality documents and features development in TOM. 

The SCTOM will include three ex-officio organizations as members:

• European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease;
• Food and Agriculture Organization;
• World Organisation of Animal Health. 

In addition members of 

• Competency based training providers in the veterinary post graduate area;
• Associations representing relevant vet specialties, including paraprofessionals (VPP and CAHW);
• Workforce training managers of NC authorities;
• Veterinary statutory bodies supervising CPD schemes.

Members of the Steering Committee