The role of the Council is to determine the strategic and professional direction of the Institution.  They also have the power to elect and remove the trustees (the Executive Board).  The Council Members' Handbook contains a copy of the Institution's key documents such as the Corporate Plan and the Annual Report and Accounts.   All Council Members need to gain a sound knowledge of these documents and of the workings of the Institution. Council Members find serving on Council a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and a great opportunity to network with fellow professionals.

Council Members serve for three consecutive years, after which they must be re-elected in order to continue to serve.   If they are re-elected they can then serve for a further three years before they must stand down for at least a year.  

Council has a maximum of 48 members namely:

• President

• Three Vice Presidents (Articles allow Four)

• Three Immediate Past Presidents

• Hon Treasurer

• Twelve Ordinary Members

• Nineteen Branch Members

• Up to eight Nominated Member

 

Council Report
Council is next due to meet on the 27 February 2008. More details on the work of the Council can be requested by contacting the Secretary via Brian.Murrell@iht.org

Who's Who @ Council »

In addition to attending Council Meetings, all Council Members serve on one of the following IHT Boards.  All Board, and Council, report to the Executive Board. 

Transport Policy Board »

Network and Infrastructure Management Board »

Procurement Board »

Membership Board »

Member Services Board »

Education Board »

Download:

Council and Board meetings 2006-07 pdf 15k »

Council and Board meetings 2007-08 pdf 35k REVISED »

Council and Board meetings 2008-09 pdf 15k »

The Executive Board , which also reports to Council, is made up of the President, immediate Past President, the three Vice Presidents, the Honorary Treasurer and the six Board Chairs.

IHT’s memorandum and articles of association contain details including the registered name, the objective and definitions of the Institution.

To view a full version of IHT’s memorandum and articles of association please click here, pdf 134kb »