Council and Committees

Committees / Working Groups

A robust committee structure underpins the Incorporation's governance. Each committee has agreed remits and overarching Terms of Reference are in place to ensure that committees are of sufficient size to be representative but contained in number to ensure effectiveness, that meetings are tightly timetabled to respect the valuable voluntary contribution of members’ time, that meetings are quorate and that committee membership is ‘refreshed’ on agreed cycles.

The committees, whose membership includes representatives of each Chapter, offer guidance on all aspects of the Incorporation's undertakings. Committee meetings are planned on a quarterly cycle, reflecting that of Council. Working and Review Groups meet as and when required. RIAS Council can also appoint a number of Short-Life Working Groups when necessary.

Council Schedule 2020: 1st April; 3rd June; 2nd September; 28th October; 2nd December

• Audit and Finance Committee
• Conservation Committee
• Contracts Committee
• Governance & Policy Committee
• Interim Non-Executive Board
• Nominations Committee
• Planning Committee
• Practice Committee
• RIAS Awards Review Group
• RIAS Procurement Working Group
• RIAS Quarterly Review Group
• RIAS Strategy Working Group
• RIAS Sustainability Working Group