President

The President shall be a member of Council and a member of the Executive Board and shall act as Chairperson of both. Special and Annual General Meetings shall also be chaired by the President. The President shall be responsible for the integrity of processes of these meetings.
As Chairperson of Council the President should ensure the Council:

• Discharges its powers, duties and procedures, as set out in section 3.1 of the Bye Laws
• Ensure that the roles and responsibilities of the Council are fulfilled in the best interests of Engineers Ireland and the profession
• Deliberates on strategic planning and policy issues to inform and advise the Executive Board
• Informs the members of Engineers Ireland via the Annual Report on the actions and activities undertaken by Engineers Ireland to achieve the objectives of the institution including the use of financial and other resources.

As Chairperson of the Executive Board the President should ensure the Board:

• Discharges its powers, duties and procedures as set out in section 4.2 of the Bye Laws
• Ensure that the roles and responsibilities of the Board are fulfilled in the best interests of Engineers Ireland and the profession
• Liaise with Council on behalf of the Board ensuring Council receives regular reports on the activities of the Board

In discharging the role of Chairperson of Council and Executive Board the President will:

• Conduct efficient and effective meetings by ensuring that required decisions are taken, and that agendas are appropriate;
• Promote a spirit of openness, transparency and accountability;
• Ensure members work collectively, and that each member puts the interests of the institution and the profession of engineering above other outside interests;
• Encourage members to participate in induction and other training to support a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities;
• Ensure the adequate engagement of members in discussion and decision making.

The President plays an important leadership role for the institution and the profession. In discharging this role the President will:

• Provide strong leadership of the institution for the year of Presidency;
• Listen to and reflect members’ views and represent the collective interests of the profession;
• Address members at key Engineers Ireland events;
• Act as an advocate for the institution and its policies.

The President’s role is to:

• Represent the institution as appropriate at various stakeholder engagements including meetings with other professional regulatory bodies and representative organisations;
• Engage with the media on the institution’s behalf as appropriate and in accordance with Engineers Ireland’s Media Policies.

The President’s role is to:

• Act as an internal ambassador for Council, to staff and to other stakeholders;
• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Director General and the Senior Management Team;
• Work closely with the Director General and other members of the Senior Management Team in identifying and discussing emerging issues and other matters that may impact on the institution and which should be brought to the attention of Council;
• Manage the performance of the Director General by setting and assessing annual performance targets in consultation with the Remuneration, Nominations and Development Committee.

The President will normally chair all Council meetings, Executive Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting. In his or her absence, the Senior Vice-President should assume the chair. In the absence of either of these Officers either the Junior Vice President or the Past President should chair the meeting.

The President will chair the Remuneration, Development and Nomination Committee (RDNC).

The Director General will ensure that administrative support is provided to the President during their term of office.