Governing Councils

Royal Institution is guided and directed by a Governing Council which comprises:

Board of Directoras

Directors are elected by the shareholders of the Royal Institution.

Senior Advisory Council

Fellows of Senior Advisory Council comprise of senior and prominent academics, professionals and/or achievers nominated and appointed by the Board of Directors, to share their knowledge and expertise by providing professional advice and guidance from time to time, contributing ideas and suggestions on value added development activities and projects for the benefit of the Royal Institution and its Constituent Members of Royal Institutes.

Patrons

Patrons are highly prominent people invited by Royal Institution to add prestige to the Royal Institution and its constituent members and to provide advice and guidance at high level and contribute to the advancement of the objectives of the Royal Institution.

International Advisory Council

Fellows of the International Advisory Council comprise prominent academics, professionals and/or achievers nominated and appointed by the Board of Directors, to share their knowledge and expertise with respective Constituent Members by providing professional advice and guidance from time to time, contributing ideas and suggestions on value added development activities and projects for the benefit of the Constituent Members and its members; contributing reference materials or research works that are relevant to the Royal Institute’s objectives; and promoting the Royal Institution and its Constituent Members to colleagues, business associates, friends and other associated professional networks.

The Honorary Officers

The Honorary Board comprises the following:

Honorary President           (1)
Honorary Vice President    (1 or more)
Honorary Treasurer           (1)
Honorary Secretary           (1 or more)

Qualifications

Honorary Officers shall have the following good qualities:

Honesty, integrity, highly ethical, selfless dedication, good reputation, willing to share his/her knowledge and skills, well-qualified academically and/or professionally, excellent management, leadership, administration, operation and/or communication skills, good track record in education, research and development, business, profession and/or achievement.

Appointment

Honorary Officers are appointed by the Royal Institution on behalf of the respective Constituent Royal Institutes.


General Roles and Responsibilities

1.    Honorary Officers shall act in an honorary capacity as advisors and mentors to respective officers of the executive committee appointed by the Royal Institution on behalf of the respective Constituent Members from time to time.

2.    These very prestigious positions are offered only to very prominent academics, professionals and/or achievers who can represent the respective Constituent Members in their respective capacities at any functions and meetings with any private and government organizations and the public.

3.    Honorary Officers shall render their services/advices to the best of their ability and/or attend any meetings or functions at their own discretion without affecting their current employment/business and participation shall be on a voluntary basis.

4.    The Honorary Officers may also hold executive positions in executive committees of the Constituent Members. Such executive positions shall be by appointment by the Royal Institution on behalf of the respective Constituent Members.