A council member on a local institute council supports the work of the overall council, offering help to other roles. The role works to raise the profile and act as ambassador for the local institute across the region.
Remember, the role of the local institute is primarily to adopt the objectives of the CII, as defined in its Charter and Bye-laws, for the benefit of your local members, prospective members, and the local insurance and financial services community.
Main responsibilities:
To act as an ambassador for the local institute within the wider insurance and financial planning advice profession.
- To offer support on the work of the local institute to develop the local proposition for the benefit of CII and PFS members.
- To participate in discussions, provide input, and help shape the direction and priorities of the local institute.
- To advocate for the needs, concerns, and perspectives of members during council meetings and decision-making processes.
- To foster relationships between the local institute, neighbouring institutes, other professional bodies, and the CII.
- To act as an ambassador for the local institute within the wider insurance and financial planning advice profession.
- To leverage their networks and connections to build relationships with other organisations, business leaders, and influencers, to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.