The LI’s 3 standing committees offer general guidance on all areas of the LI’s work, while subcommittees and working groups focus on more specialised areas including awards, editorial and financial.
The three committees are:
- Education & Membership Committee (EMC)
- Policy & Communications Committee (PCC)
- Technical Committee (TC)
Education & Membership Committee
The EMC develops policy and provides expertise and advice on all issues relating to education and continuing professional development (CPD).
The EMC also advises on the standards of entry for the LI’s membership grades, in support of the LI’s objectives. Responsibilities include careers and progression, the accreditation and review of higher education programmes, mechanics of qualifying for chartership, and promoting a culture of lifelong learning in the profession to ensure high standards of practice. Terms of Reference
Policy & Communications Committee
The PCC main responsibilities are leading on the direction and content of the LI’s position statements; leading the development of LI responses to public policy consultations; and representing the LI at external events. Find out more about our policy work including responses to policy consultations
Terms of Reference
Technical Committee
The TC, supported by various working groups, develops information, guidance, and mandatory requirements for members and staff on technical and professional matters. It also suggests the content of courses and events. Find out more in the Technical section
Terms of Reference
Other LI committees:
Appointments & Selection Committee
The A&SC assists the LI Council with the appointments and selection processes for which it is responsible.
Awards & Competitions Advisory Committee
The committee make recommendations to the Policy & Communications Committee and the LI Staff Team in relation to the LI’s Awards and Awards Ceremony.
Editorial Advisory Panel
The EAP has editorial responsibility for Landscape, the Journal of the Landscape Institute.
Finance & Risk Committee
FRC considers financial issues and provides advice to the Board of Trustees.
