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CIAT’s Executive Board, Council and sub-committees are comprised of members, who all give their time voluntarily.
The Institute’s head is the President, who is also the Chairman of Executive Board and Council. The President (a trustee) serves for a period of two years, following a year as President Elect. At the end of the term as President, a further year is served as Immediate Past President. The remainder of the Executive Board is also made up of the trustees. The Chief Executive is an ex offico member of every Committee.
As well as the President, the Executive Board is also made up of four elected representatives from the Regions or Republic of Ireland Centre, the Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, President-Elect/Past President and the Vice Presidents (currently four), all of whom are trustees. The Executive Board is responsible for the management of the Institute and will ensure that the strategy approved by Council is implemented.
Council, which consists of 24 members made up from fifteen Regions, the Republic of Ireland Centre and Honorary Officers, remain as the Electoral College and is also the strategic forum of the Institute.
Councillors serve for a period of three years and during their term of office they are expected to attend appropriate meetings, ranging from Council meetings to the Annual General Meeting and to liaise regularly with Regional/Centre Committee.
To develop the policies and to address particular issues, various Committees have been established. The Chairmen of these Committees are those who serve on the Executive Board as Vice-Presidents, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, President-Elect/Past President or President (collectively known as the Officers). Any Chartered Member can be nominated to stand. Once elected the Officers serve a period of two years. The Committees are as follows:
The Membership and Education Committee considers all matters relating to the development and implementation of the Institute’s educational policy. The Committee also addresses issues concerning membership.
The Practice Committee explores and examines the effects of Architectural Technologists and Architectural Technicians in practice.
The Technical Committee addresses the technical issues relevant to the Institute to ensure the maintenance and improvement in the standards of excellence within the built environment.
The Innovation and Research Committee strives to promote a culture of innovation and supports the integration of research into the practice of Architectural Technology.
The Conduct Committee ensures compliance with the Institute’s Code of Conduct. It investigates allegations made against members, arising out of the Code of Conduct, and takes appropriate disciplinary action where there has been a breach. It also ensures compliance of Institute policy and maintaining schemes.
The Finance Committee advises on all financial matters relating to the business of the Institute.
