In accordance with the IfSE Memorandum & Articles of Association, the organisation is overseen by a Council elected by the membership.

This Council, which is often referred to as the IfSE Council, consists of:

President, President Elect, Immediate Past President, Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, Technical Director, Professional Development Director, Deputy Professional Development Director, Outreach Director, Early Careers Forum Chair and Company Secretary.

Voting

Each of the positions indicated as IfSE Officers have one vote.

The Outreach Director has one vote

The UK Advisory Board (UKAB) representatives have one collective vote.

The Early Careers Forum Chair has one vote.

Any Independent Directors who have been appointed by the Council have one vote.

The Company Secretary has no vote.

Additional attendees at Council Meetings

Any additional attendees at the meeting who are not specified above do not get a vote.

The Chair will have the casting vote if required.

In addition to the core Council members, representatives from the UK Advisory Board (UKAB) also contribute, based on the number of member organisations:

1-19 UKAB members = Chair

20-29 UKAB members = Chair plus one other

30 to 39 UKAB members = Chair plus two others

40+ UKAB members = Chair plus three others

The additional UKAB representatives to the IfSE Council meetings will be decided during the UKAB meeting prior to the Council meeting. It is anticipated that the Deputy Chair will take one of the additional seats.

The Deputy Early Careers Chair is also invited to attend the meeting

The Council is further supported by the IfSE Secretariat and other invited contributors, such as Working Group, Local Group, and Interest Group Chairs, who participate in discussions on specific topics as needed.

For further Information, please read the Council Terms of Reference.