Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is the governing body of the Association. Its role is to ensure the smooth running and development of the Association as a whole, recognising that the Branches and Sections operate in a semi-autonomous fashion. The committee is also responsible for publications, facilitating the President’s Symposium, and organising the Annual Conference and other major events. The Officers are elected annually, while the other members serve a three-year term of office – two being elected each year.

Officers and Executive

From September 2026

  • Tom Langdon-Davies (Chair)
  • Richard Pocock (Vice-Chair)
  • John Haslam (Hon. Treasurer)
  • Prof. William Hamilton (Hon. Editor – Transactions)
  • Hazel Harland
  • Michael Kelly
  • Dr Dianne Long
  • Cheryl Tachon
  • Colin White
  • Prof. Michael Winter
  • Dr Bridget Gillard (Executive Secretary)

Governance of the CIO

The Devonshire Association is a charitable incorporated organisation (reg. 1209194) and has two governing documents, a Constitution and Rules, both of which were approved by our members on 18 May 2024.  The documents can be downloaded: Constitution  –  Rules (September 2026 update).

Annual accounts

Download a copy of the DA’s 2025 accounts here.

Policies

As part of the Association’s governance arrangements, the Executive Committee has approved a set of policies covering the following areas, subject to annual review:

1. Conflicts of Interest
2. Risk Management
3. Complaints Handling
4. Vulnerable Beneficiaries
5. Pay		6. Investment
7. Volunteer Management
8. Data Privacy
9. Refund
10. Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

A document giving details of these policies is available here.

Forum

A Forum, comprising the Executive Committee and representatives of the Sections and Branches, meets twice a year to discuss matters related to the running of the Association as a whole, and to exchange news, views and ideas.