The Vice President of a local institute council supports the work of the overall council, offering help and advice. The role works to raise the profile of the local institute and act as an ambassador across the region.
The role of the local institute is primarily to adopt the objectives of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), as defined in its Charter and Bye-laws, for the benefit of local members, prospective members, and the wider local insurance and financial services community.
Consequently, the Vice President should develop a close working relationship with the CII and with the Regional Membership Manager for the region.
There is no specific time stipulation for the role. Vice Presidents shall be Institute Members who have either previously held the office of President of the Institute or who otherwise warrant special consideration due to their service to the CII or the Institute, or their position or reputation within the insurance profession.
Main Responsibilities
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Offer advice and support to the local institute to help develop the local proposition for the benefit of CII and Personal Finance Society (PFS) members.
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Foster strong relationships between the local institute, neighbouring institutes, and the CII.
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Act as an ambassador for the local institute within the wider insurance and financial planning advice profession.
Honorary Life Vice President
The Council may nominate, for election at an AGM, any CII member who, in the opinion of the Council, has given exemplary service to the institute on a local or national basis to become an Honorary Life Vice President.
Honorary Life Vice Presidents:
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Are not required to retire annually.
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Are not subject to re-election.
This honorary title recognises outstanding and sustained contribution to the institute and the profession.