Menu Log in Search Search You are here HomeAbout usHow we are runRoyal College of Occupational Therapists' Council In this section Royal College of Occupational Therapists' Council Council is the Board of Directors and Trustees of the Royal College and British Association of Occupational Therapists. Council is a group of nine members. All elected members of Council are Directors of the two companies limited by liability, the British Association of Occupational Therapists Limited (BAOT) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and are registered as Directors at Companies House with the full responsibilities of Directors. Find out more about Council Current Council members Professor Diane Cox, Chair of Council What is the role of Council members? All members of Council are formally responsible for the governance of the organisation, including financial matters, the management of identified risks and the agreement and monitoring of the organisation's annual work plan. These responsibilities require a commitment to the long term sustainability of the organisation and the profession as a whole and should not be undertaken lightly. Acting as leaders of the profession and directors of the companies (RCOT and BAOT) Council members may be called upon to debate complex issues and make key decisions in order to safeguard the organisation and its members. What does it involve? Council members are expected to attend four Council meetings per year, normally held in London; they are usually one-day meetings. Council members are also expected to attend the Annual General Meeting held during the Annual Conference. Expenses are refunded in line with the organisation's agreed expenses rates. There is a considerable volume of documents to read and consider before each Council meeting. There are also routine Council mailings and emailing which may, for example, involve members in responding to consultations or feeding back specific information within defined deadlines. Being a Council member is a demanding but fulfilling role and you are advised to gain the support of your manager so that s/he is aware of the time away from work, which the responsibility of holding a national office involves. Conflicts of interest The Royal College and British Association of Occupational Therapists (RCOT/BAOT) values the involvement of its members, colleagues, partners, and its employees to support and enable the organisation's work. Share Occupational therapy jobs Website terms and conditions Privacy Policy RCOT and GDPR Compliments and complaints Get in touch Royal College of Occupational Therapists 106-114 Borough High Street London SE1 1LB T: 020 3141 4600 Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (or 'RCOT') is a registered charity in England and Wales (275119) and in Scotland (SCO39573) and a company registered in England (No. 1347374). VAT Reg. No. 242 7829 47. © Copyright 2019 Royal College of Occupational Therapists. All rights reserved. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our privacy policy. You can change your cookies settings at any time through your browser settings. OK, I agree