Trustee and Congress webinar
With the start of the 2024 election cycle nearly upon us, we will soon be seeking nominations for volunteers willing to get involved in two important bodies. The Board of Trustees is IChemE’s governing body and has overall responsibility for shaping and delivering strategy, while Congress is the member advisory body of IChemE comprising up to 40 volunteer members representing the voice of the membership to the Board of Trustees. Congress consists of two electoral colleges: one that elects on a geographical basis (regional college) and one that reflects the spectrum of membership grades (functional college).
Webinar facilitation
IChemE hosted webinar sessions, facilitated by Nigel Kippax, Partnerships Director of Getting on Board, a charity dedicated to accessible and inclusive Trusteeship. Nigel qualified in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College, holds an MBA from Ashridge Business School and is a Fellow of the Royal Society for arts, manufacturers and commerce.
Other contributors to the recorded session included:
- Professor Jonathan Seville FIChemE, Past President and Chair of the Succession Planning Committee
- Rob Peeling FIChemE, Chair of Congress
- Adriana Vergas-Colwill, MIChemE, Current Trustee
Overview
The webinar covers:
- The context of where IChemE sits within the broader charity sector
- Outline of the Trustee and Congress Member role and requirements
- The benefits of taking on these roles; for you, for IChemE and wider society
- What the next steps are in nominations process
- Help with any further information required
- Opportunity for Q&A