Committees of council
A number of Standing Committees have been established to support the Council. Additional task forces, working groups and advisory panels are also set-up on an ad-hoc basis as and when required.
Audit Committee
The primary purpose of the Audit Committee is to assist the Council in fulfilling its responsibilities in relation to internal control and financial reporting, and to carry out certain oversight functions on behalf of the Council. It is responsible for:
- advising Council on any matters relating to the external and internal audits
- reviewing the annual statements before submission to Council
- monitoring the Institute’s exposure to strategic risk
- advising Council on the findings and recommendations of any authorised investigations.
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee is chaired by the President and is responsible for:
- determining the remuneration of the chief executive
- monitoring the structures and levels of remuneration for other senior executives and making recommendations as appropriate
- ensuring the Institute's policies support the recruitment and motivation of high quality personnel.
Business and Finance Committee
The Business and Finance Committee is responsible for:
1. Reviewing, and where appropriate recommending, to Council:
- the Institute's business, accounting, financial and investment and capital expenditure policies
- the management accounts and financial forecasts
- the annual budget
- annual membership subscription rates
- arrangements with the Institute’s bankers.
2. Advising the Chief Executive and Council on:
- new commercial opportunities
- how competitor activity impacts Institute revenues
- the financial implications of the Institute’s strategic decisions.
3. Advising the Director of Finance and Administration on:
- accounting policies
- business processes
- resourcing
- key priorities
Profession Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee (PDC) is responsible for:
- formulating strategy and policy in relation to professional education development
- defining the knowledge, skills and competencies required for the Institute's assessed education programmes
- ensuring that robust arrangements exist for the management and governance of the IIA's assessed education
- approving the IIA's teaching and learning strategy
- monitoring the activities of the Examinations and Assessment Committee and Examinations Review Advisory Board
- guiding the delivery of effective technical guidance and CPD.
Member Network Committee
The primary role of the Member Network Committee is to act as a link between IIA Regions, the Council and the executive staff on all regional matters. It is responsible for:
- identifying issues of common interest and concerns to regions and communicating these to Council
- facilitating the sharing of information between regions
- identifying ways of helping regions achieve their objectives
- ensuring that regions meet their reporting requirements to head office and Council
- hosting an annual forum for regional officers
- reviewing and making recommendations to amend the regional policies
- establishing a regional leadership programme.
The Council and its committees meet regularly throughout year. The annual general meeting (AGM) usually takes place in September when the President takes office and the new directors are appointed.
President's group
This is an informal group that meets before Council meetings to consider agenda items for the upcoming Council meeting. The group includes the President, Deputy President, Immediate Past President and Chief Executive, and all council members are welcome to attend.
For information on forthcoming Council and standing committee meetings please download a copy of the
Committee meeting calendar 2012
For a complete list of committee members please click here.