Committees

• Recommends plans to the Board in relation to membership and membership grades, entry criteria, qualification frameworks, registration standards, policy, public affairs and research.
• Monitors progress against plans in the scope of its activities and reports outcomes to the Board
• Reviews matters relating to the academic integrity of learning, schemes relating to continuing professional development and quality assurance of accredited qualifications
• Recommends, to the Resources Committee, proposals for fee structures and changes to membership fees
• Supports the Board by helping to review and formulate strategies for membership and the wider profession
• Reviews plans for member recruitment, engagement, retention and services, recommending any changes to the Board
• Recommends changes that may be needed to the Code of Ethics and Fitness to Practise Rules and considers trends in respect of complaints

Members

There are four vacancies on the Committee, which will be advertised early in 2026.

• Identifies key risks in CIEH's operation and supports management of those risks.
• Ensures appropriate accounting and financial policies and controls are in place.
• Receives reports from external auditors and advisors, ensuring that control processes are co-ordinated and effective.

Members

• Recommends appointments to the Board, its committees and advisory groups.
• Reviews the composition of the Board and identifies any skills gaps.
• Recommends the framework policy for the remuneration of the Chief Executive.
• Reviews any significant proposed changes in employment policy and benefits for CIEH staff.

Members

There is one vacancy on the Committee, which will be advertised in Autumn 2026.

• Reviews the financial, commercial and technology strategies of CIEH and the performance of those against plan and budget
• Approves reforecasts within limits delegated by the Board
• Reviews membership fee proposals, developed by the Environmental Health Services Committee and makes recommendations to the Board
• Approves, within limits set, significant business cases
• Reviews the CIEH investment strategy and recommends the appointment of appropriate consultants or managers
• Monitors liquidity to ensure that spending commitments can be met

Members