Professional Development Committee ? Charter
Intention of Committee:

To develop and deliver a local Professional Development curriculum in accordance with the Institute’s International Standards.

Committee Objectives:

  • To select from the International curriculum to provide a schedule of topics most appropriate for the local membership
  • To assist in the process of identifying and sourcing appropriate presenters
  • Liaising with the membership to get feedback for the continuous improvement of the Institute’s ongoing Professional Development

Responsibility/Powers:

  • To programme a professional development schedule most appropriate for the local membership selected from the International standard curriculum
  • Select and assist in sourcing appropriate presenters
  • To assist in the process of briefing presenters
  • To review feedback from participating members and presenters
  • To provide feedback recommendations on improvements and extensions to the materials provided
  • To assist in the operation of the Professional Development Events, specifically in liaising with and assisting the membership

Meetings:

The committee shall meet at least four times yearly face to face, via telephone or video conference as considered appropriate by the Chairman.

Quorum:

A quorum shall be three (3) members.

Review of Committee:

The Chairman shall meet at least once annually separately with each member of the committee to discuss performance.

Committee Appointment and Tenure:

The Professional Development Committee is a body elected by the Members of the Institute. Committee members are elected for a period of two years, with half the committee needing to stand down or seek re-appointment at annual elections.

Administrative support:

Administrative support will be provided for the operation of the events, coordination of selected speakers, member services, etc.

Committee members will be provided with agendas, recommendations, minutes and supporting papers for consideration prior to each meeting, and such general administrative support as may be required from time to time.

CIO Institute of Australia - Professional Development Committee – Current Membership

NOTE: In the Institute's inauguration phase, the constitution of the committees are to be made by appointment. The charters of the committees are scheduled to be reviewed and authorised by the relevant committees and the Board of Governors by early 2008.