Council 2009

Council is the nine-person peak policy-making and governing body of Engineers Australia, responsible for day-to-day leadership. It meets four to five times a year and interacts with senior management on a continuous basis. Councillors are elected from the National Congress.

The Council determines the regulations and policies, which are binding on members, office bearers and staff. The Council appoints and directs the Chief Executive, who conducts the ordinary business of Engineers Australia through the staff in National Office in Canberra and in Division offices around Australia.

Councillors are members of Engineers Australia, are bound by a Council Code of Practice, and participate in an annual Council self-assessment. Councillors are provided with a structured induction process and governance training.

Council Meetings 2008-2009

Significant Council actions of 2008-09

• Monitored the development of a $2m marketing program for launch in 2009-10


• Approved the entering into of an agreement with an external service provider for a hybrid recruitment service, to be launched in 2010


• Approved the implementation of a National Engineering Associates Register by the National Engineering Registration Board


• Approved electronic library services as a free member service from 2010-11


• Approved a program for commemorating Engineers Australia's 90th anniversary in 2009, including a tree planting project


• Declared 2010 as the Year of Engineering Leadership


• Reviewed various proposals for upcoming theme years


• Approved a policy statement on manufacturing


• Approved a CPD policy and a policy on the obligations of Chartered members during career breaks


• Approved a 10-year financial plan


• Approved an Operational Plan 2009-10 and budget 2009-10


• Approved subscription increases of 4.2%, in line with the operational inflation rate


• Assessed and accommodated the economic impact of the global economic crisis on Engineers Australia


• Approved funding for the first phase of a major review and renewal of management information systems


• Authorised the sale of the South Australia Division premises, and the purchase of new premises


• Approved funding for a major refit of Queensland Division building services


• Guided the development of a strategic plan for 2010-15


• Reviewed strategic risks and actions


• Reviewed Council protocols for reporting to Congress


• Approved an updated register of Council delegations


• Approved a policy for handling of office bearer conduct matters


• Amended the terms of reference of Council's International Committee and increased financial support for overseas chapters


• Made appointments to subsidiary boards, standing committees and external bodies


• Considered the findings of a Publishing Policy Working Group of Council, and reviewed the operating arrangements with subsidiary Engineers Media

Committees of Council 2008

The 2008 Standing Committees of Council were:

• Audit and Risk Committee
  


• Honours and Awards Committee
  


• International Committee
  


• Accreditation Board

The 2008 Special Committees of Council were:

• The 2008 Year of the Engineering Team Task Force guided the implementation of the 2008 theme year


• The Sustainability Committee concluded the work of earlier committees in establishing a framework for sustainability tools and resources for members

Committees of Council 2009

Members of the Standing Committees of Council for 2009 are:

Audit and Risk Committee:

Mr Bruce Howard FIEAust CPEng (Chair)
Dr Marlene Kanga FIEAust CPEng (Deputy Chair)
Mr Bronte Strout FIEAust CPEng
Mr Peter Taylor FIEAust CPEng
Mr Will Laurie (External member)

Honours and Awards Committee:

Ian Pedersen Hon FIEAust CPEng
Tom Connor Hon FIEAust CPEng
Bill Crews Hon FIEAust

International Committee:

Prof Doug Hargreaves FIEAust CPEng EngExec
Mr Barry Grear HonFIEAust CPEng
Mr Peter Greenwood FIEAust CPEng
Ms Gunilla Burrowes FIEAust MIEEE
Mr Barry Tonkin FIEAust CPEng
Mr Peter Taylor FIEAust CPEng
Emeritus Prof Robin King FIEAust CPEng
Ms Leanne Hardwicke
Mr Martin Dwyer FIEAust CPEng
Dr Maurice Allen CEng FIEAust CPEng FIChemE
Ms Cynthia Lee

Accreditation Board:

Emeritus Prof Robin King FIEAust CPEng (Chair)
Mr Richard Bevan FIEAust CPEng
Dr John Yeaman FTSE FIEAust CPEng
Mr Neville Power FIEAust CPEng EngExec
Mr Bronte Strout FIEAust CPEng
Ms Shireane McKinnie FIEAust EngExec
Dr Maurice Allen CEng FIEAust CPEng FIChemE
Emeritus Prof Alan Bradley FIEAust CPEng
Ms Jill Kiley

The following Special Committees of Council were formed for 2009:

• 2009 Congress Engagement Committee
  


• 2009 Electronic Communications Committee
  


• 2009 Migrant Support Committee
  


• 2009 Regional Committee

The following Special Committee of National Congress was formed for 2009:

• 2009 Bye-Laws Committee

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