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Presidential Nominations Committee

The Presidential Nominations Committee (PNC) is the body nominated by Council responsible for recommending candidates to Council each year for appointment as the next Office Bearers.

The responsibilities of the PNC are set out in section 6 of ICAS’ General Regulations.

Delegation of powers

The PNC has no decision-making powers and its role is therefore to consider the matters that fall within its remit and make recommendations to Council on the same. Council is required to take account of the recommendations of the PNC, but is not bound to follow them.  If less than 75% of Council support each recommendation, Council will ask the PNC to submit alternative recommendations.

The Presidential Nominations Committee has its own Terms of Reference here.

More information on the Presidential Nominations Committee is outlined below.

Composition

The General Regulations provide that the membership of the PNC is made up of the following:

  • a Public Interest Member chair
  • the President
  • the Deputy President
  • the Vice President
  • the immediate Past President
  • the Chief Executive
  • four other members of Council including at least one Public Interest Member.

Role of PNC members

The ICAS General Regulations do not provide distinct roles or responsibilities for PNC members, but all members are expected to:

  • Provide constructive comment and advice on the matters referred to the PNC.
  • Assist the PNC in forming a view on any matter referred to it.
  • Take account of the public interest perspective brought by the Public Interest Members of the PNC.

Appointments

With the exception of the Office Bearers and immediate Past President, who are automatically appointed to the PNC by virtue of their position, members of the PNC are appointed by Council on the recommendation of the Nominations Committee.  

Appointments to the PNC are for an initial period of three years, which may be extended for a second term of three years.

Current Members

  • Colin McClatchie – Chair
    Date of Appointment – January 2021
  • Clive Bellingham (2021 Deputy President) - Member
    Date of Appointment - N/A
  • Lyndsay Browne (Member of Council) – Member
    Date of Appointment – September 2022
  • Bruce Cartwright (Chief Executive) – Member
    Date of Appointment – N/A
  • Alison Cornwell (2022 Vice President) – Member
    Date of Appointment – N/A
  • Indy Hothi (2022 President) – Member
    Date of Appointment – N/A
  • Bruce Pritchard (2021 President) – Member
    Date of Appointment – N/A
  • Philip Rycroft (Council PIM) - Member
    Date of Appointment - September 2021

Register of interests

Conflicts of interests

Members of the PNC must declare any interests that may influence, or may be perceived to influence, their ability to act impartially or objectively in fulfilling their role as a member of the PNC.

There are many different forms of interest which could create a conflict in a matter being discussed by the PNC. Some of the main examples are:

  • the involvement of a family member or friend
  • a close association with one of the parties or entities involved
  • the involvement of a current or previous work colleague
  • any financial interest or impact (however small)
  • any prejudice or benefit which may follow the PNC’s discussion.

PNC members are reminded that potential and perceived conflicts of interest are as important as actual conflicts.

Interests should be declared in advance of the relevant matter being discussed by the PNC – either immediately upon becoming aware of the matter, or at the beginning of the meeting.

Depending on the nature of the interest, the Chair may require the member to leave the meeting for the duration of the discussion.

Register of interests

In addition, members of the PNC (formally review and update their registered interests on an annual basis).

Details of the interests of each of the members of the PNC are available to view in the Council Register of Interests (Coming soon).

Reporting

Internal reporting by the PNC

ICAS General Regulations require the PNC to report:

  • To Council, on an annual basis.

Internal reporting to the PNC

The PNC does not receive any internal reports.

Self-evaluation

Given the PNC only exists for one purpose, it does not currently undertake a self-evaluation exercise.

Public reporting

The PNC Committee is not required to carry out any public reporting.

Meetings

Meetings

The PNC is not required to meet a specific number of times each year, but on average, it meets at least three times per year..

Quorum

As set out in ICAS’ General Regulations, three members of the PNC being present at a meeting, constitutes a quorum.

Records of meetings

Each meeting of the PNC is formally minuted, and the minutes are tabled for approval at the following meeting.

If you have any questions about the Presidential Nominations Committee please contact our Secretariat team.

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