BAOT/COT Council

Council is the board of directors of the British Association and College of Occupational Therapists and Council members are also trustees of the College

Nomination forms for seats on Council are sent out to all members in the January issue of Occupational Therapy News. All members are eligible to vote. Elections are in April and the results are released at the Annual General Meeting in June. Members hold office for up to three years and no Council member can serve for longer than five consecutive years. The Chairman of Council is elected every year. All other BAOT/COT Boards and officers are accountable to Council and ultimately Council is accountable to the members.

Results of Council nominations 2012

One nomination was received for each of the following seats which means that these individuals are considered to be duly elected and will start their term of office at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 13 June 2012:

• Chairman of Council: Naomi Hankinson
• Council Member, International Affairs (World Federation of Occupational Therapy): Camilla Cox
• Council Member, Membership and External Affairs Board: Christine Craik
• Council Member, Research & Development Board: Dr Suzanne Martin
• Council Member, Northern Ireland Board: Carolyn Maxwell
• Council Member, Professional Practice Board: Suzanne Rastrick
• Gareth Everton was appointed by the BAOT/UNISON Panel as the new Council Member, Industrial Relations. 

Three BAOT members sent a nomination form for the seat of Council Member, Higher/Further Education and therefore a ballot will need to take place. Ballot papers will be sent at the beginning of April. The deadline for voting is 3 May at noon.
 
Download Council Report - March 2012
This report by Jo Griffin, Council Member, Welsh Board, highlights key items discussed at the BAOT/COT Council meeting on 28 March 2012.
  
Download Council Report - January 2012
This report by Helen Lycett, Council Member, Professional Practice Board, highlights key items discussed at the BAOT/COT Council meeting on 10 January 2012.
 
Download Council Report - October 2011
This report by Helen Bradley, Council Member, Learning and Development Board, Highlights key items discussed at BAOT/COT Council on 13 October 2011.
 
Download Council Report - June 2011
This report by Cath Wright, Council Member, Membership and External Affairs Board, highlights key items discussed at the BAOT/COT Council meeting on 28 June 2011.
 
Download Council Report - April 2011
This report by Jane Arroll, Council Member, Scottish Board, highlights key items discussed at the BAOT/COT Council meeting on 5 and 6 April 2011.
 
Download Council Report - January 2011
This report by Sally Reed, Council Member, Service Commissioner, highlights key items discussed at the BAOT/COT Council meeting on 11 January 2011. 
 
The listing below summarises each Council member's key responsibilities and priorities.