How we're governed
The governing body of the Institute is Council, a body of 16 elected trustees plus grade representatives, all members of the CIEHF, who meet 4 times per year. The responsibilities of trustees are broadly 3-fold, to ensure:
- That the Institute fulfils charitable obligations which tangibly benefit the public at large.
- That the Institute provides a competitive package of benefits to members of all grades.
- That it maintains an agreed strategic course, a course proposed from time to time in conjunction with the Chief Executive and as agreed by Council, consistent with the Institute remaining a thriving, going concern.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
The CIEHF’s AGM will take place at 17:15 on Monday 19 April 2021 by webinar for the following purposes:
- To receive the minutes of the 2020 Annual General Meeting.
- To present the Annual Report and approve the year end accounts.
Elections will take place of Registered Members or Fellows (or Retired, or Honorary Fellows) for the following positions:
- President Elect
- Council Members (trustees)
- Professional Affairs Board Members
Election will take place of an Associate Member for the following position:
- Associate Member Representative on Council (trustee)
Election procedure
Where more nominations than positions have been received, a ballot will take place. Votes must be made online through links or by paper ballot by 12 April 2021.
Noorzaman Rashid
Chief Executive
Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors
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AGM papers
Agenda and attachments which lists the election candidates and their supporting statements.
Minutes of the AGM 2020
Annual Report and Accounts 2020
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Governing roles
Read on to understand more about what each role entails.
Role: President Elect (position open for election each year)
Length of term: 1 year
Contact time: 8 meetings per year
Responsibilities: The President Elect works with the President and Chief Executive and within the agreed strategic and business direction in preparation for the President role. The President Elect deputises for the President and is a member of the Executive Committee.
Role: Treasurer (no position available this year)
Length of term: 3 years
Contact time: 8 meetings per year
Responsibilities: The Treasurer provides governance oversight of our finances to ensure they are used in the best interests of members and the CIEHF and in accordance with the Charter and Strategic Plan. The Treasurer oversees our budget and investments and is a member of the Executive Committee.
Role: Council Member (positions open for election each year)
Length of term: 3 years
Contact time: 4 meetings per year
Responsibilities: Each Council member is a Trustee of the CIEHF and provides oversight of operational, financial and strategic affairs. Trustees provide opinions and ideas and ensure good governance.
Role: Graduate, Technical and Associate Member Representatives on Council (Associate position open for election this year)
Length of term: 3 years
Contact time: 4 meetings per year
Responsibilities: As for Council members. Representatives are encouraged to offer opinion in their capacity as a Graduate Member.
Role: Member of the Professional Affairs Board (positions open for election each year)
Length of term: 3 years
Contact time: 4 meetings per year
Responsibilities: PAB Members provide advice, opinion and ideas on professional matters relating to the discipline and take a full part in PAB meetings.
If you're interested in any of these positions, please contact us for more details.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee of four senior trustees provides comment, analysis and recommendations to Council. Click on the names for more details.
Throughout my professional career I have championed multi and interdisciplinary working, promoting a Human Centred and Inclusive approach to Design. As an Ergonomist, Industrial Designer, Bioengineer and Consultant Clinical Scientist, putting the human first has always been my focus and I have endeavoured to promote Ergonomics & Human Factors internationally at every opportunity through my work, be this in the design of biomedical flight hardware for NASA Space Shuttle, rehabilitation, public health and clinical, consumer product design and academia. My passion is the value of collaboration, in bringing together Design, Ergonomics and Healthcare to provide a better quality of life for all. I was fortunate to have been co-founder of the Brunel Institute of Bioengineering with the late Prof Heinz Wolff and also instrumental in establishing The European Institute for Design & Disability, Medilink and the Medical Technologies Cluster for The West Midlands. I am currently serving a second term as President of The Chartered Society of Designers, the world’s largest professional body for designers governed by Royal Charter, now in its 90th year. An active member of CIEHF since graduating from Loughborough in 1981, I served 10 years on Council and am currently co-lead for Healthcare (Medical Devices), sit on Human Factors apprenticeship panel and lead the User Experience Design learning pathway. I'm honoured to have the opportunity, as President Elect, to support the future development and growth of CIEHF and promote the vital contribution of our profession at this exciting and challenging time.
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I’ve been involved in the Institute for many years - on Council, on PAB, and as President. I’m a Chartered Fellow and work part-time in high-hazard consultancy. The Institute is launching its new 5-year strategy, which represents a bold set of targets that will allow it to grow, support its members and become more influential. It has recognized that to achieve these goals it needs to drive forward a range of activities – some will be new, and others will be continuation or improvement of what we currently do – and all will require funding if they are to succeed. The Institute’s financial position is currently sound, but there are uncertainties on the horizon that may affect revenue. We therefore need to identify and secure additional streams to complement our current income sources, both to ensure delivery of our plans and to improve resilience, without excessive burden on members. I’m very enthusiastic about the prospects for the Institute but recognize that delivery will require careful financial management. I will support volunteers, the CEO and all the Institute staff in the exciting next few years, whilst also providing the necessary governance on behalf of members.
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Council
Upcoming Council meetings:
4 Mar 2021
3 Jun 2021
9 Sep 2021
2 Dec 2021
Registrar
Data Protection Officer
Professional Affairs Board
The Professional Affairs Board (PAB) is responsible for setting and overseeing the professional standards of the CIEHF membership. The Board is responsible for maintaining the registers of professional members and of consultancies, and also for accrediting ergonomics/human factors degree and short courses. The Board is also responsible for maintaining professional standards through the Code of Professional Conduct and the Disciplinary Procedure. Members of the PAB are elected and are all Registered Members or Fellows of the Institute. The accreditation work of the Board is divided amongst volunteers who assess applications against the standards set by the Board.
Read the full set of rules governing PAB activities.
Current members of PAB:
Fiona Cayzer (Co-Chair)
Barbara Haward (Co-Chair & Registered/Technical Lead)
Martin Thody (CPD Lead)
Diane Gyi (Education & Training Lead)
Dave O’Neill (Fellowship Lead)
TBC (Registered Consultancy Lead)
Mike Gray (CREE Panel Chair)
Terry Lansdown
Paul Clark
Roy Cochran-Patel
Katharine Metters
Catherine Albert
Helen Vosper