Introduction
The position of the RMPA National Chair will become vacant at the 2026 AGM, due to the existing Chair stepping down in accordance with the Association Rules. All members of the Association are eligible to apply for the position, and in order to ensure that the best candidate is selected the Trustees have put together a recruitment process, which will allow individuals to apply well in advance of the AGM.
All applicants must have served with RMP, AGC RMP or WRAC Provost and the role will also require the individual to serve as a Trustee of the Association. Trustees are appointed for a period of 8 years and the National Chair tenure will be for 3 years.
Although there are no formal qualifications required to become a trustee of a charity, there are however guidelines on people’s eligibility on holding the position and that they meet HMRC’s requirements to be considered a “Fit and Proper Person”. The link below provides information regarding what this entails:
Fit & Proper Person Help sheet
Guidance from the Charity Commission on reasons for an individuals to be disqualified as a trustee can be viewed on the following links:
Automatic Disqualification Rules for Charity Trustees
Disqualification Reasons Table
Applicants must read through these guides, to ensure compliance prior to applying for the role.
Guidance on Being a Trustee
Guidance information on being a Trustee has been produced by the Charity Commission, which can viewed on the following link
The Essential Trustee and What You Need to Know
Selection Process Due Diligence
The role of the National Chair is a key position for the Association and the selection process we have put in place will hopefully provide applicants with a more detailed overview of the requirements and level of commitment by them for the role. As part of the due diligence process, applicants will be required to confirm that they meet the required standards outlined in the Charity Commission and government guidelines, which are on the links above.
Online & AGM Ballots
For the first year we will allow members to vote for their chosen applicant online prior to the AGM, which will open voting up to the wider community than just those attending the AGM. Voters will be able to register to vote online from January with control measures in place to ensure one person one vote process with the online votes added to the in person ballot taken at the AGM.
Recruitment Process
The following document has been compiled which outlines the role and responsibilities of the post amd the recruitment process we have put in place. Please review the contents and if you require additional information or clarification please contact the National Secretary on: secretary@rmpa.org.uk
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Registering Interest in the Application Process
Interested Applicants should notify the Vice Chair and National Secretary and they will then be provided with additional information Click Here
Application Submissions
RMPA Nominee / Candidacy Application Form
Applicants will have to submit a Candidate Application Form. Click Here
Personal Information & Experience
Applicants will be required to provide details of their service career and involvement with the Association and a brief overview of their experience and what they feel they can bring to the role.
Candidate Presentations
Historically prospective applicants have given a short presentation at the AGM as part of the selection process, this will now be pre-recorded and available online and used at the AGM so all voters are basing their decision on the same information
Skill Set Analysis
Applicants will be required to complete the online Trustee Skill Set Analysis as part of the Process Click Here
DBS Check
Applicants will be required to submit a current DBS Certificate Click Here
Trustee Eligibility Declaration
Applicants will be required to complete a Charity Commission Trustee Eligibility Declaration Form as part of the Process Click Here
HMRC Fit & Proper Person Declaration
Applicants will also be required to complete a HMRC Fit & Proper Person Declaration Click Here
Q&A
Members will be able to submit questions to applicants via the Vice Chair / National Secretary as part of the selection process, with the question and response posted online.
