Governance

Senior officers

President

The Society shall elect a President to stand for a term of two years. The President will Chair Council and Council Officers’ meetings. The role is as an ambassador for the Society and the President will act as a representative as requested by Council and/or Regional Committees.

Honorary Treasurer

The Honorary Treasurer is a part of Council and the Council Officer’s meetings. The role is to oversee the finances of The Society. Along with the President and Chief Executive they ensure that the Society is well managed and that corporate reporting requirements are met.

Chief Executive

The Chief Executive is the most senior full-time executive of the Concrete Society. The role is to be responsible for the operation and performance of the Society as guided by the Articles of Association and Council. The Chief Executive is appointed to carry out the role of Secretary of Council as referred to in the Articles of Association.

President Designate

The President Designate is next in line to be President. The President Designate is a part of Council and the Council Officer’s meetings. The role is as an ambassador for the Society and may be asked to act as a deputy for the President as required.

Immediate Past President

The Immediate Past President is invited to be part of Council and the Council Officer’s meetings.

Regional representative

The Regional representative is invited to be part of Council and the Council Officer’s meetings. This role represents the Regional committees at Council Officer’s meetings and works with the Regional Chairs, Chief Executive and Membership & Regions Director to support the effective running of the Concrete Society regions.

Council and its Committees

Council

The Articles of Association describe the powers granted to Council which in effect is to oversee and agree the business of the Society. All members are either individual members or representatives of member companies. Council delegates to the following committees:

Technical Executive Committee (TEC)

The role of TEC is to oversee the Technical Committee (TC), including admission to the Committee, and provide representation of the TC at Council. The TEC is comprised of the Chief Executive, Technical Director, TC convenor and co-chairs of the Technical Committee.

Technical Committee and Standing Committees

A single committee is formed with a standing agenda that includes Materials; Design & Construction; Repair and Reuse. Each co-chair oversees the task groups within their area of responsibility.

Regional Committees and Assembly

Regional Committees are governed by Council via guidelines provided in the Regional Handbook. Council requires one Regional Assembly to take place in each session of Council. Regional Assembly brings together representatives of Regional Committees, and a representative from each region is required to attend. The terms of reference for the Regional Assembly are governed by Council and included in the Regional Committee Officers Handbook.

Other Groups and Meetings

Council Officer’s Group (COG)

COG may only consider matters that are within the remit of the Chief Executive. COG can provide advice based on the intentions of the Chief Executive, for the Chief Executive to execute. Senior officers of Council attend COG.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The AGM and its proceedings are referred to in the Articles of Association. Every General Meeting of the Society shall be presided over by the President of the Society. All members are entitled to attend an AGM. Voting on any resolutions must follow the guidelines detailed in the Articles.

A copy of the Articles of Association is available on request. Contact us to request a copy.