Background Under the Building Control Act 2007, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is required to nominate Chairpersons and ordinary members to certain boards of the registration body, the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland.

Expressions of interest are requested in order that a panel can be established to fill upcoming vacancies.

In order to be an effective contributor on a board with statutory functions it is recommended that members should:

• bring independent and objective scrutiny to the oversight of the board;
• be prepared to be challenging when necessary while being supportive to the objectives of the board;
• be equipped to offer considered advice on the basis of sound judgement and experience;
• display high standards of integrity and probity;
• be prepared to make a time commitment to their work commensurate with their role.

Appointment to the RIAI Admissions Board

• Location: Dublin Number of Vacancies:  3 ordinary members
• Remuneration by RIAI: Ordinary Members: Expenses for attendance at meetings
• Time Requirements: 11 meetings per year (30 to 45 mins each) and 2 hour induction

Appointment to the RIAI Professional Conduct Committee

• Location: Dublin
• Number of Vacancies: 7 ordinary members
• Remuneration by RIAI: Ordinary Members: Expenses for attendance at meetings
• Time Requirements: 6 meetings per year (2-3 hours), 2 hearings per year (1 to 2 days) and 1 half day induction

Appointment to the RIAI Appeals Board

• Location: Dublin
• Number of Vacancies: 4 ordinary members
• Remuneration by RIAI: Ordinary Members: Expenses for attendance at meetings
• Time Requirements: 6 meetings per year (2-3 hours), 1 hearing per year (1 day)and 1 half day induction

Information on how to apply is contained in the document below:

Access: RIAI booklet board members