Join Council
Being on our Council is a rewarding role
that will give you the chance to get involved, and represent your
fellow members, right at the heart of IOSH.
On Council, you’ll get to be part of debates and workshop
activities where the future of IOSH, our membership structure and
activities are discussed. You’ll get to tell us what you think, but
remember, you’ll be expected to hold the interests of IOSH above
any personal interest.
Find out about the key responsibilities of
Council.
How can I get involved with Council?
All
members can play a full role in the Council election process by
standing for places on Council and voting in the annual
election.
Who’s in the Council?
There are currently 42 Council
members (PDF 30 KB) made up of:
- members who’ve been elected by other members
- chairs of Standing Committees
- our presidential team (President, President Elect and
Immediate Past President) and Vice-Presidents appointed
by Council.
All members can apply to be elected to the Council but you’ll
need to check your level of membership and the vacancy
you’re applying for. There are usually 12 vacancies
per year that corporate (CFIOSH, FIOSH retired,
CMIOSH and MIOSH retired) and non-corporate (Affiliate, Tech
IOSH, Grad IOSH and Honorary Fellow) members can stand for.
There can be up to nine non-corporate members on
Council.
How much time will I need to
commit?
Council meets twice a year, but you’ll need
to commit three or four days a year to Council work.
Who’ll decide if I can join?
All IOSH
members (whose membership subscriptions are up to date) will be
asked to vote for who they think should join Council.
What’s the election process?
If you’re
interested in being part of Council, contact us. We’ll send you
an application form and more information on the role. Your
completed form has to be sent back to us by 28 May 2010.
As part of the application, you’ll need to write a 300-word
Election statement. The statement can include personal and
professional information and is your chance to promote your views
to voters.
The word count is strictly applied to ensure equal opportunity
for all candidates to promote themselves while keeping the
statements brief and to the point for the benefit of the
electorate.
The views expressed in your statement should not be
considered a mandate as they will not necessarily be pursued
or adopted if you are elected. You are advised to become
familiar with our Corporate strategy
and its objectives before you write your statement.
Voting slips and candidates’ details will be sent by the
Electoral Reform Society to members eligible to vote by the end of
June. The results of the election are usually announced in
August.
Successful candidates become members of Council at the Annual
General Meeting in November and stay on Council for three years
before they need to be re-elected. In normal circumstances a member
must stand down for one year after 12 continuous years of
service.
Rules of electioneering
Before you apply to join Council, you’ll need to make
yourself familiar with the rules of electioneering. These
rules (as listed below and on the Election Nomination form) ensure
that voters can compare candidates fairly and equally before they
cast their votes.
Candidates for Election should:
- abide by the IOSH Code of
Professional Conduct
- take steps to ensure that their supporters do not
compromise their submission by breaching these rules on their
behalf
- follow the instructions regarding candidate statements
and word count
- not circulate leaflets or fliers
- restrict canvassing to making comments, statements or
answering questions at Network meetings or making comments,
statements and answering questions on the Members’ Forum
- Complete a 'declaration of interest' form before taking
office.
If the electioneering rules are breached, you could be
disqualified before, during or after an election.
If you're unsure about any matter during the election
process, or would like to request an application form, you
should contact the Chief Executive's
Office.