Disciplinary Board Member

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ Disciplinary Board oversees the monitoring of the Profession’s disciplinary schemes. The board makes regulations, provides guidelines on procedures under the scheme, and is responsible to and reports to Council. 

There are 9 members of the board, including the Chair, Jane Irvine. 

Two vacancies have arisen and we are therefore seeking to hear from Fellows of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries who are keen to be considered for this volunteer opportunity.

Applicants: If you are a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, with an interest in, and experience of, the operation of disciplinary processes, and an excellent understanding of the profession’s Disciplinary Scheme, then please consider volunteering to be considered for this role.

Appointment and tenure: Appointment to the Disciplinary Board will be made by the Disciplinary Appointments Committee and it is hoped that the first appointment will be made in time to commence the role from 1 January 2014. The second vacancy will commence on 1 April 2014. The tenure will be three years (renewable by the Disciplinary Appointments Committee).

Time commitment: There are four meetings held each year, typically three at Staple Inn in London and one at Maclaurin House, Edinburgh, although it is possible to join the meeting by video conference if necessary. The time commitment equates to one day per quarter for meeting plus approximately one day per quarter to read papers. There might on occasion be opportunities to join working parties and/or involvement in decisions in between meetings, which would take place by email or telephone.

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How to apply: If you would like to register your interest in being considered for this volunteer opportunity please contact Debbie Atkins, Head of Volunteer Engagement. When contacting Debbie please provide brief details of your relevant skills and experience. A note of your ARN would also be helpful. Debbie will collate a list of all potential volunteers and will pass this information to the Disciplinary Appointments Committee who will contact all applicants.