CIAT 2019 AGM sees inauguration of new President

Eleven Resolutions were approved, Eddie Weir PCIAT was inaugurated as new President and the last Presidents' Ball all occurred during a weekend in Glasgow.

The 2019 AGM and Presidents’ Ball took place in Glasgow, Scotland over the weekend of 8 – 9 November, with the events hosted by the Scotland West Region.

The Friday night social evening, organised by Region 13, began with a Civic Reception at Glasgow City Chambers. Bailie Glenn Elder opened proceedings welcoming attendees to the city of Glasgow, before an evening of food and traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing. StreetConnect, a Glasgow based charity, who support disadvantaged individuals in their recovery from a variety of life controlling issues, were the chosen charity for the evening, where a generous amount was raised in donations and ticket sales.
 

 

The Institute’s 14^th Annual General Meeting, held on 9 November at 200 SVS, included the unanimous approval of the accounts as well as the authorisation to Council to appoint the auditors. There were eleven Resolutions  debated and voted on by the Voting Delegates, made up of representatives from the Regions and Centres. The following were approved unanimously:

• Resolution 1
  To amend the Bye-laws, Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures and Code of Conduct to be gender neutral.

• Resolution 2
  That under Bye-law 4. the Institute introduces a new class of membership: Fellow, with the privilege to use the post nominal letters, FCIAT.

• Resolution 4
  That the Charter and Bye-laws be amended for the addition of the new class of membership: Fellow.

• Resolution 5
  That the Bye-laws be amended for the addition of the new class of membership: Honorary Fellow.

• Resolution 8
  That the Institute introduces the descriptor CIAT Chartered Practice.

• Resolution 9
  That the Charter and Bye-laws be amended to provide for the use of ‘CIAT Chartered Practice’ as a descriptor.

• Resolution 10
  That the Code of Conduct be amended to provide for the use of ‘CIAT Chartered Practice’ as a descriptor.

• Resolution 11
  That the Charter, Bye-laws, Code of Conduct and Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures be amended to improve consistency, language and currency of references.
   

The following Resolutions were also approved with some votes against:

Resolution 3
That under Bye-law 4. the Institute introduces a new class of membership: Honorary Fellow, with the privilege to use the post nominal letters, HonFCIAT.
Majority 55 for, 3 against

Resolution 6
That the Code of Conduct be amended for the addition of the new class of membership: Fellow, and the implementation of the affiliate status.
Majority 56 for, 2 against

Resolution 7
That the Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures be amended for the addition of the new class of membership: Fellow, and the implementation of the affiliate status.
Majority 56 for, 2 against 
 

 

Post AGM actions: As a Chartered Body regulated by The Privy Council and as the Resolutions require changes to the Charter, Bye-laws and Code of Conduct, they will now be formally submitted to The Privy Council for approval. The Privy Council has already given its approval in principle. Due to the election where Government is purdah and also due to the work around Brexit, this may take a few months. CIAT’s Executive Board meets in early February 2020 to sign off the implementation and transitional processes which we hope will commence from 1 May 2020. Until the Privy Council and the Board have approved these documents and processes, these changes do NOT take effect. Please look out for further information early next year and how it may affect you. If you have a Registered Practice with CIAT, we will contact you directly. If you have any questions, please contact: Membership: [email protected] Registered Practices: [email protected]

 

In his closing President’s address, Alex Naraian spoke of the highlights of his term, including international visits to Dubai and India, as well as the development and growth of the Institute.
 

Eddie Weir PCIAT was inaugurated as the 29^th President of CIAT and addressed the delegation outlining his vision for the next two years during his Presidency. Eddie touched on items of significance for CIAT such as Brexit, the climate emergency, the continuing work in relation to Grenfell and Scotland in ensuring we are ‘Building a Safer Future’ and broadening the work regarding equality and diversity within the built environment sector.
 

 

The last Presidents’ Ball was held in the evening at the Grand Central Hotel. Following the drinks reception, guests were welcomed to dinner by Jim Malcolm, Scotland West Chair. The Gold Awards were announced and presented. The Award recognises Chartered Members who have demonstrated an outstanding service or commitment to the Institute or profession. This year's recipients were Kevin Crawford MCIAT and Dr. Graham Smith MCIAT for dedicated service to the Institute and the profession. A full report on Kevin and Graham's achievements will feature in the winter issue of AT Journal.

Music from The Woohoo Band with plenty of dancing rounded off another fantastic year for CIAT and was a perfect way to conclude the AGM Weekend in its current format.

With grateful thanks to our sponsor Xtratherm.

A full report on the AGM Weekend will appear in the winter issue of AT Journal.