Committees

The Council is supported in its activities by various oversight boards and committees. These ensure that the operations of the Institute’s management and other committees are aligned with the strategies and policies set by the Council. The terms of reference of these committees and their members can be found here.

Committees composition and operation

As a general principle, the following factors, which are not meant to be exhaustive, will normally be taken into consideration when determining the suitability of a member to be nominated for appointment to a committee:

(i)                 Potential contribution to the committee

(ii)                Relevant experience and expertise

(iii)               Participation in the work of the Institute

(iv)               Balance, diversity and succession planning

(v)                Stage in career

(vi)               Criminal/ disciplinary records and incidents

(vii)              Potential conflict of interest

Committees conduct meetings physically, with dial in and virtual conference facilities also made available.

Management of committees

The committees are expected to review terms of reference and develop committee work plan at the first meeting each year. Committee members are expected to provide performance feedback which will be referred to by the Nomination Committee when considering committee appointments for the following year.  

Be a committee member

Committee nominations begin in November, with members invited to submit their names and CVs for consideration by the Nomination Committee. Committees are appointed for one year by Council in January after recommendation from the Nomination Committee.