Standing for Executive Council

The role of the Executive Council

The Executive Council is the board of trustees of the Institute responsible to the membership and to the Charity Commission for its effective governance.  Council meets three times a year for a half day at a meeting chaired by the President (from April 2010 this role will be held by Dr Andy Pearson).  There are 10 members of council – six are elected by the membership, and two retire each year.  Elected Council members normally serve for three years. Council members take an active role in the work of the IOR by joining a committee, taking part in steering groups and representing the IOR at key industry meetings.  Details of the role and responsibilities of Council are available from the Secretary and are provided as part of the Trustee induction process.

Member, Fellow and Associate grade members are eligible to stand for election. Nominations must be supported by two existing Members (Fellow, Member or Associate grade) and accompanied by a signed statement. Election forms are normally issued in November in each to the whole membership. All nominations must be received by 31^st December.

Election procedures 

If the number of nominations put forward exceeds the number of vacancies a full election will take place in February.  Fellow, Member and Associate grade members of the Institute will be sent details of the candidates and be invited to take part in a ballot.  The results will be made available in March and the two new candidates will take up their posts in April, attending their first Council meeting after April 2010.

If you would like any further information or guidance about standing for election please contact the Secretary, Miriam Rodway.