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2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Resolutions


Elections To Council T


he following elections to Council were announced at the 2020 AGM:


UK Region:


A Aitkin R Cripps P Crosland R Downs K W Hutchinson D Vassalos P Wilson L Santini N MacLennan


Europe Region


R P Fernández C Silitziotis


Americas Region D Molyneux Africa + ME Region H Teunissen Asia Region


G S Chopra S Inayatullah D Konovessis


Following the elections the composition of Council will be as follows: UK Region:


Europe Region: Americas Region: ME+Africa Region: Asia Region: Pacific Region: Total:


17 4 1 2 7 1


32 In addition, there will be 10 ex-officio


members (2 x Divisional Presidents, 2 x Chairmen of Committees).


T


he following resolutions were adopted at the Annual General Meeting:


Resolution 1: To elect M d’Amico as the President of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. Resolution 2: To re-appoint Haysmacintyre as Auditors until conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting.


THOUGHTS FOR THE MONTH


“To the optimist, the glass is half full, to the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.”


Anon


APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE Circa £100K dependent on experience


The Royal Institution of Naval Architects invites applications for the position of Chief Executive. The Chief Executive reports directly to the Board of Trustees through the Chairman of the Board.


As Chief Executive you will be responsible for all aspects of the Institution’s diverse range of activities in support of its international membership. You will be responsible for ensuring that the Institution operates at all times in compliance with its Royal Charter and its charitable status. You will ensure that the Institution operates in line with the financial targets set by the Board of Trustees. You will analyse and understand the current and potential membership requirements for Institution membership services.


The successful candidate will:


• Be able to assist the Board in developing the strategic vision, and to provide strong leadership in implementing it. • Have excellent interpersonal skills to operate with partners/stakeholders at all levels engaging with the President, the Board & Council, the Divisions & Branches, the Membership as well as the Secretariat.


• Have the ability to promote the Institution and command respect at CEO level in other organisations. • Have experience of working internationally and be able to travel extensively and frequently. • Have experience of budget and financial control as well as quality assurance, risk management, and internal and external audit.


• Be a Chartered Engineer, with a background that includes the Maritime sector.


Applications by CV and covering letter should be forwarded to the Chairman of the Board by email to hq@rina.org.uk or by post to RINA Headquarters, to arrive by 26 June 2020.


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