Governance

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management is governed by it’s Trustees Board. They are responsible for the overall control and delivery of the strategic aims and priorities of the Institution.

The Trustee Board consists of up to 15 Trustees (including a Presidential team of three Trustees) who volunteer their time and expertise. They meet regularly during the year to consider, determine and review the Institution’s strategies and policies. The role and function of the Trustee Board are laid out in the Institution’s Royal Charter and Bye-laws.


The Professional Ethics and Code of Conduct lays down the rules of professional conduct that all professional members need to abide by. This can be downloaded here.

Any complaint received by the Institution alleging that a member has broken Bye-Law 29 on Professional Conduct as set out in its Charter, shall be directed to the Chief Executive of the Institution. The Chief Executive (CEO), or another Director of the Institution, will make a preliminary assessment of the material that has been received. This will cover any potential conflict of interest with the CEO or other Director and will determine if there is a sufficient case to be passed to the Investigating Committee. This assessment will be made within 10 working days.

As a Registered Charity (No. 1043409), we are accountable to the Charity Commission in England and Wales, who have approved our charitable objects and monitor our performance against them.

We are governed by legislation in the Trustee Act 2000 and the Charities Act 2006. We are also a company limited by guarantee (No. 3166701) and registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Register (No. SCo38212).

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Our Board Members

The 2022 Presidential Theme is "Wicked problems demand wicked solutions" - Steve Thompson

"The key question for all of us at CIWEM is how we bring our collective expertise together to deliver wicked solutions to the wicked problems we face today.”

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Whether you are studying, actively looking to progress your career, or already extensively experienced, our membership will add value and recognition to your achievements. We can actively help you progress throughout your career.

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Our Communities

We provide a forum for professional debate and the opportunity for members to meet and socialise through a strong network of local branches and groups. You can drive knowledge and best practice by getting involved with our special interest groups.

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