History
The IoTA was founded in 1944 as The Institute of Traffic Administration . It was registered as a Friendly Society on 25 July 1944 under society number 53SA. On 29 January 1981 the IoTA renamed itself as The Institute of Transport Administration. In 1977, the UKGovernance
Trustees
The IoTA's property is held by a body of Trustees. There may be no fewer than three nor more than five them. They must stand for re-election annually and have the right to attend meetings of the National Council, Executive Committee and any of the Institute's National Committees. At any IoTA meeting the Trustees have a single vote as a collective body.National Council
The Council directs and controls all the activities of the IoTA, and may frame, amend, alter and revoke any and all bye-laws and standing orders. It consists of representatives elected from the corporate members of each approved Centre. Each centre elects two representatives to serve for a maximum of three years, only one of whom is entitled to vote. The Council acts through an Executive Committee consisting of six office holders and the IoTA's Director, and three National Committees consisting of a chairman and four other members. The Executive Committee and all of the National Committees have the power of co-option.Executive committee
This committee comprises the National Chairman, Deputy President and Chairmen (or nominated deputies) of the National Committees. The Director and President are ex-officio members. Like the National Committees it has the power of co-option. The committee makes all urgent decisions between Council meetings, within the policies outlined by the National Council. A full report of these is submitted to Council at its next meeting.Finance and General Purposes Committee
The Committee considers all questions relating to finance and the administration of the IoTA. it is responsible to National Council. The Committee must ensure that the financial management is carried out in accordance with recognisedExternal Affairs Committee
The committee considers all transport industry topics that would interest the IoTA and Its membership. The Committee performs public relations activities for IoTA. The Committee also publishes the IoTAs Official Journal and an updates the IoTA website. It also advises National Council and the Centres on all public relations concerns. Liaison Officers for both Scotland and Wales are co-opted members of this committee.Education, Training and Membership Committee
The Committee works to increase IoTA membership. It is responsible for keeping abreast of educational developments and assessing their effects upon the educational and training needs of IoTA members. The Committee works with the Director in developing and promoting an education and training policy.. This committee is responsible for overseeing the IoTA's Operator Licensing Awareness Training (OLAT), Transport Managers Refresher (TMR), Fleet Accreditation Scheme (FAS) as well as the Certificate in Transport Management (CTM).President, Deputy President and Director
The positions of President and Deputy-President are held by elected senior Members or Fellows of IoTA. These posts are largely ceremonial, although the President acts as chairman of the Executive Committee. The Institute employs a salaried Director to administer its day-to-day activities.Past Presidents and Deputy Presidents
Centres
The IoTA operates Centres throughout the United Kingdom and in several other countries..IoTA (UK)
The present list of Centres isIoTA (Hong Kong)
IoTA (Hong Kong) is an Affiliate Centre with approximately 45 members. The Centre operates as an autonomous body.IoTA (Nigeria)
IoTA (Nigeria) is an Affiliate Centre with approx. 3,000 members. The Centre operates as an autonomous body and is approved by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Transport as an education and awarding body.IoTA (Overseas)
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