The Executive Committee meets three times a year to discuss in detail The College’s progression and development for the coming period; this includes an in-depth view of The College’s financial position. Executive Committee meetings take place before each Full Council meeting. Formal decisions are made by this committee, which are then presented to the Council for final ratification. The Committee generally acts as a coordinating, advisory and general purposes committee. The Committee is made up of The College’s Honorary Officers and four other Council members. The College’s President chairs this committee.

The Executive Committee advises the Council on the following matters and carry out the actions of the Council in matters delegated to it.

Strategic. The Executive Committee shall advise and monitor:

• The strategic development plan.
• The committee structure of The College.
• To oversee the work of any working parties.
• The Membership categories of The College.

The Executive Committee takes action where to delay until a Full Council meeting would prejudice the work and standing of The College.

Finance. The executive committee advise and monitor and evaluate:

• The operational budget.
• The auditors’ report.
• Capital funding.
• The expenditure of other committees.
• Capital equipment, property and assets.

The Executive Committee can recommend to council the virement of funds above £30,000 between budget categories and have the power to authorise virements between non-staffing budgets up to £30,000. The Honorary Treasurer shall have the authority to vire between non-staffing budgets of up to £15,000.

Academic. The Executive Committee must:

• Ratify the fees determined by the Awards Committee.
• Advise the President on Honorary awards.
• Accredit any Centres offering The College’s qualifications and referring any matter of concern to the Awards Committee.

To undertake any matter referred by the Council to the Committee.