Member organisations are expected to rotate their representation on a regular basis. Each Member Organisation may also nominate one member of its permanent staff to attend meetings as an observer. The Executive Committee may co-opt two persons to attend meetings as observers. The Executive Committee should reflect a reasonable blend of academic and industrial interests. At all meetings only the representatives of Corporate and Associate Member organisations have the right to vote on any matter, and only the representatives of Corporate Member organisations have the right to vote on constitutional matters.
Decisions are to be taken by a simple majority of votes cast.
In the case of equal numbers of votes being cast, the Chairman shall have the casting vote. As ex-officio members, the Past Chairman, Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary are not entitled to vote. A period of 14 days' notice shall be given by the Secretariat for meetings of the Committee. An Honorary Secretary shall be appointed by the Corporate Member organisation responsible for undertaking the Secretariat. AAn Honorary Treasurer shall be appointed from among the Corporate or Associate Member organisations not responsible for undertaking the Secretariat.