Divisions

The Chartered Governance Institute has three Council Committees and nine Divisional Committees which direct and oversee its governance.

Council

The Council is responsible for all matters set out in the Charter and byelaws, particularly those under byelaw 44.1. The Council manages the Institute’s business including oversight of the Divisional Committees, and setting and maintaining the qualification standard required for being a member.

It is composed of the most recent Past President, and Fellows elected to the Council by each Division, the number of which is determined according to the number of members in a division.

Council Committees

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for overseeing the long-term strategic plans developed under the leadership of the President and agreed by the Council. It also makes recommendations to Council on the annual business plan and annual budget.

It is composed by the President, three Vice-Presidents and the immediate Past President, plus the Chairman of the PSC.

Professional Standards Committee

The Professional Standards Committee maintains the international professional standard for qualification as a chartered secretary. It is a standing committee of the Council. The President and immediate Past President are members of the committee. Other members are selected for their professional and academic expertise.