Governance

INSOL Europe is governed by its Constitution (Articles of Association) which can be downloaded here:

Constitution & Articles of Association

Constitution & Articles of Association (French)

The Council
INSOL Europe’s Council consists of the Executive officers together with one member from all countries with over 30 members, as well as two members from countries with 20-30 members, elected by its members. There are four general seats reserved for any member, and members can also be co-opted onto Council for a limited time, usually one year.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNCIL include:

1. Approving proposed changes to the policies of the Association.
2. Debating and approving the strategy proposed by the Executive that will enable the Association to achieve its aims.
3. Approving the Executive’s financial report and approving the budget prepared by the Executive.

1. Attending council meetings twice a year (one of which is held in the Spring in the host town of the President and the second during the Annual Congress).
2. Attending bi-annual meetings online to discuss the business of the Association (January and June).
3. Accept responsibility for such duties as Council may determine.

Full details about the Role of the Council and Council Members can be found here.

See the Council Elections page for details on the election process and annual changes.
See the Executive, Council & Secretariat page for a full list of the current Council members.

The Executive
The Executive Committee, which includes the officers (President, Deputy President, Vice President and Treasurer) and Chief Executive Officer, represents the Council and is responsible for the day to day management of the Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE

1. Reviewing the policies of the Association and proposing amendments to the Council.
2. Development of the strategy for the approval of the Council that will enable the Association to achieve its aims.
3. Prepare the budget and monitor and report to Council on the financial aspects of the Association’s activities.
4. Assist the Secretariat in any matters which relate to the Association.
5. Attend monthly online meetings to discuss the business of the Association.
6. Attend Executive and Council meetings twice a year (one of which is held in the Spring in the host town of the President and the second during the Annual Congress).

CRITERIA FOR CHOOSING THE NEXT VICE PRESIDENT

1. An elected member of Council, preferably in their second term.
2. A committed ambassador for INSOL Europe with a good reputation.
3. Have demonstrated ongoing contribution and commitment, e.g. by providing relevant contribution to discussions, working groups, conferences (attending and speaking), regular attendance at meetings.
4. Able to commit time and availability for their whole term on the Executive as Vice, Deputy and President, then Immediate Past-President.
5. Will not be retiring during time on Council.
6. Be the best person for the job overall and demonstrate leadership qualities.
7. Avoid having more than one person from the same country at the same time.
8. Consider job title, position in firm and general reputation in own country.
9. Mindful of maintaining diversity in terms of gender, ethnicity, geography, profession etc.
10. Can work with current and future Executive, and especially the Secretariat.

See the Executive, Council & Secretariat page for a full list of the current Executive.

The Secretariat
The Secretariat are responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation and its functions.

• Chief Executive Officer: Paul Newson (also including marketing and communications)
• Chief Operations Officer: Hannah Denney (also including events, membership & sponsorship)
• Chief Technical Officer: Emmanuelle Inacio (also including conference technical services)
• Event Manager: Harriet Taylor
• Membership Administrator: Natasha Sable
• Technical Officer: Myriam Mailly

Ordinary General Meetings
An OGM is held each year to which all members are invited to attend. During this meeting, the current President reports on the organisation’s activities and hands over to the incoming President. Updates about the next OGM and minutes of the previous OGM can be found here.

Contact for Further Information
If you have any questions regarding the governance of INSOL Europe, please contact CEO Paul Newson.