RICS Governance Structure

Question 1

What is the structure of RICS?

Answer 1

Governing Council
RICS Board - Standards and Regulation Board
Various other committees, panels and groups including audit, risk, assurance and finance committee; professional group panels; dispute resolution appointment board; entry and assessment steering group

Question 2

Who is the RICS president?

Answer 2

Ann Gray

Question 3

Who is the RICS CEO?

Answer 3

Justin Young

Question 4

How are the powers available to the governing council decided?

Answer 4

Controlled by members through a Resolution at a general meeting

Question 5

How many members are there in the governing council?

Answer 5

President
President Elect
RICS SVP
6 professional group seats (only two currently represented)
13 geographic seats (1 vacant)
US Market seat (will be removed at next election)
Young member seat
Senior independent governor seat
Independent member (Vacant)
Co-opted seats x 3 (all vacant)

20 members currently

Question 6

How are the composition and functions of sub-divisions prescribed?

Answer 6

Through Bye-Laws and/ or Regulations