Governing Council

RICS’ top level strategy is set by a 70-strong Governing Council, chaired by the President, including RICS members from all world regions. 

The Council, which meets three times a year, is supported by a number of other RICS member groups, whose total membership is around 1,000. 

These include world regional boards, national councils, UK regional boards, 17 specialist faculty boards, and policy committees covering ethics, education, public affairs, marketing, research and dispute resolution.

On behalf of Governing Council, the Strategy and Resources Board both develops and monitors the Institution’s business plan and budget.