Login myCILEx About CILEx About CILEx Lawyers Membership Study For Centres Media Contact Us You are here CILEx Home About CILEx The CILEx Council News Who we are Royal Charter Consultations Paralegal Enquiry The CILEx Council CILEx Council Members The CILEx President Council Meetings Become a Council Member Corporate Governance Business Plan Annual Report Pro Bono CILEx videos Equality and Diversity Customer Service CILEx Vacancies The CILEx Council CILEx is governed by elected representatives, the Council of CILEx. Council members are responsible for ensuring that the affairs of the Institute are conducted diligently, legally and honestly. Council makes all the strategic and policy decisions of CILEx as a professional association, which are implemented at an operational level by the Chief Executive and her team of officers and staff. Council members are drawn from and represent the five constituencies in England and Wales. Additional members may be appointed to the Council as Specialist or Co-opted Members to represent particular areas of legal practice or special knowledge. The Royal Charter and Bye-Laws of the Institute regulate in general terms the powers and obligations of the Council, including membership criteria and its number. Further amendments to our Charter and Bye-Laws were approved by the Privy Council in October 2012. Obligations Council members are directors of the company, and must exercise the fiduciary duties expected of any director of a company. Like ordinary directors, they are required to retire on a rotational basis every three years. However, members may offer themselves for re-election or re-appointment. Constituency Council Members There are 5 Constituency areas. Most have two Council representatives, depending on the size of the membership within those areas. Meetings Council meets five times a year. Meetings are usually held at the CILEx headquarters in Kempston Bedford. Council members also attend the Annual General Meeting, the Graduation Ceremony and the annual Strategy day. Council members may also be called on to attend meetings with CILEx members, members of other organisations or bodies connected with the Institute. Council members may be invited to serve on committees and working parties. Join the CILEx Council - Help shape the future All Fellows of the Institute are eligible to join Council. To be eligible for appointment, they must have paid their annual subscriptions and any other fees owed to the Institute. If you believe that you could help shape the future of CILEx and are interested in joining the CILEx Council, you can learn more by simply clicking here. Explore CILEx CILEx Regulation Regulating our members, Consultations CILEx Journal Features, Brief CPD CPD Requirements myCILEx Members' Rights and Responsibilities, My profile CILEx Law School Studying with us, A - Z Course List Recruitment website Search jobs, Work for CILEx Roles of Chartered Legal Executives Partners, Judges, Advocates... Visit our Careers website Qualifications, Membership, Registration Find a study centre Find a lawyer Find a CILEx branch The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AB Tel: +44 (0)1234 841000 Examination enquiries: +44 (0)1234 845727 Membership enquiries: +44 (0)1234 845777 General enquiries email: info@cilex.org.uk Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Copyright Accessibility Feedback Sitemap Cookies Policy Connect with us Facebook Page Twitter LinkedIn Youtube