Committees

Nine committees, five that are statutory  - also known as Council committees - and four non-statutory, advise our Council.

Statutory Council committees

The Education, Standards, Registration, and Companies committees make up our Advisory Panel.

Advisory Panel terms of reference

Companies Committee

Advises the Council and other committees on matters relating to business registrants.

Companies Committee terms of reference

Education Committee

Advises the Council and other committees on optical training and education.

Education Committee terms of reference

Investigation Committee

Decides whether an allegation that a registrant’s fitness to practise, train or carry on business is impaired should be referred to the Fitness to Practise Committee.

Registration Committee

Advises the Council on registration issues, including the rules governing registration and publication of the registers.

Registration Committee terms of reference

Standards Committee

Advises the Council on the standards of conduct and performance expected of current and potential registrants.

Standards Committee terms of reference

Non-statutory

Audit, Risk, and Finance Committee

Advises the Council and other committees on procedures relating to budgeting and financial performance, risk management and internal and external audit. 

Audit, Risk and Finance Committee terms of reference

Remuneration Committee

Advises the Council on fee payments, allowances and expenses and the remuneration package of the Registrar. 

Remuneration Committee terms of reference

Nominations Committee

Approves our Council and committee appointment process, Council and committee appraisal process and plans for member appointments and reappointments (excluding Council members) and matters relating to the continuation in office of any member.

Nominations Committee terms of reference

Investment Committee

Advises and makes recommendations to the Council on investment of our assets. 

Investment Committee terms of reference