Members and Fellows keen on doing more to help represent their profession and promote the standing of the Institution are strongly encouraged to put their names forward as CIHT Council members.

In June 2012 there will be three vacancies for Ordinary Members of Council and four vacancies for a Branch Member from each of the following branches: .
Northern, North Eastern, the Republic of Ireland and Southern.

The Council advises on the strategic and professional direction of the Institution, so by becoming a Council member you will be able to play an important part in shaping the future of the Institution for many years to come. Being a Council Member is a job to be taken seriously, however it is also an enjoyable and rewarding experience, offering you the opportunity to give something back to the profession, and to meet and network with some interesting people. 

Council meetings are held four times per year.  Each elected Council member is elected for a period of three years and may stand for re-election for a further three year term.  In addition to serving on Council, all Council members are asked to serve on one of four strategic boards: Appian Trading Services, External Affairs & Communications, Learned Society & Technical or Membership & Skills.

If you are want to know more you can email Brian Murrell or telephone 0207 336 1559 for more information.  Applicants must complete a nomination form supported by eight other member signatures and a brief career summary. Nomination forms can be obtained from Brian Murrell by email at brian.murrell@ciht.org.uk or by writing to him at 119 Britannia Walk, London N1 7JE.  Nomination forms need to be received by Friday 17th February 2012.