Since 22 May 2020, the Professional Standards Board (‘PSB’), under authority delegated to the PSB by the Institute Council, is responsible for oversight and supervision of how the Institute discharges its regulatory and disciplinary obligations which derive both from statute and the Institute’s own Bye-laws and Regulations.  The PSB therefore has responsibility for the oversight of the Professional Standard Department. The PSB recommends for the consideration and approval by Council, substantive changes to the Institute’s Regulations and Code of Ethics and approves non-substantive changes to those regulations and code under delegated authority.   The PSB has responsibility for the development and approval of policies and guidance which underpin the Institute’s regulatory and disciplinary functions.

A number of committees are involved in the Professional Standards activities and these committees report to the PSB. 

The PSB is appointed by Council in accordance with the Institute’s Bye-Laws.   The current members of the PSB are: