Policies

Strategic Plan 2021

AILA is pleased to have launched a revised Strategic Plan

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) leads a dynamic and respected profession: creating great places to support healthy communities and a sustainable planet.

Principal Purpose

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Ltd (AILA) is a company limited by guarantee formed for the benefit of the public by the promotion of the stated Objects of the Company and through the coordination and sponsorship of events, ventures and endeavours in Australia in order to achieve the stated Objects of the AILA.

Objects of the Company

• Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and information influencing the practice of the profession;
• Represent the professional views of its members;
• Influence government policy and legislation in the interests of its members and the profession;
• Promote and co-ordinate public and stakeholder confidence in the profession;
• Establish and maintain high professional standards for its members
• Provide for, review and/or otherwise help facilitate appropriate educational courses and activities;
• Deliver accountability and good corporate governance of the Institute; and
• Otherwise advance the professional interests of Members.

Company Structure

AILA Board of Directors

AILA is governed by a representative board elected by its members. The board is supported in its functions by State and Territory Chapter Executives and Committees on topics of strategic importance.

The role, function and activities of the board includes to;

• formulate the Company’s Strategic Direction;
• determine the Company’s governance policies (pursuant to Article 15.1(e));
• appoint and work with and through the CEO, pursuant to Article 18;
• monitor and supervise the Company’s CEO and organisational and financial performance and risk and compliance management processes.
• provide accountability to the Members in pursuit of the furtherance of the Objects of the Company.

Split term director elections are held every year and directors hold their term for two (2) years. Only Full members of AILA are eligible to vote in director elections.

Board of Directors Our Staff

Board Committees

Under the AILA Constitution there are two types of committees, Committees of the Board and Chapter Committees

Committees of the Board

The Board may formulate committees from time to time, to provide advice on matters of strategic importance.

The composition of specific committees and their terms of reference shall be formulated by The Board and will be in line with Governing policies and terms of reference.

AILA Committees

Chapter Committees

Each Chapter of AILA is led by a chapter committee (also known as state chapter executive) which is elected or appointed in accordance with the Conduct of State Chapters policy.

The function of the chapter committees are to;

• provide leadership, direction and services to Members in the Chapter;
• be responsible to, and may be directed by the CEO in accordance with the governing policies
• to provide advice to and facilitate communication between Board and Chapter Members and report to the Board in accordance with the governing policies, without limiting the general powers of the Board pursuant to 15.1(b).
• at all times in undertaking its functions, pursuant to 21.3(c) act in consultation, liaison and communication with, and through, the CEO.

Chapters of AILA

AILA operates Chapters in each state and territory overseen by a Chapter Committee (also known as state chapter executive), depending on the size of the chapter they may also be supported by chapter staff and/or a chapter manager.

• A Chapter’s functions are to;
  • assist with the delivery of national programs, and initiating and supporting local programs;
  • provide or arrange for programs to engage wider industry and community and promote the profession of Landscape Architects and their work;
  • represent AILA in public forums and media opportunities consistently with ALIA’s policies
  • liaise with AILA stakeholders in respect of AILA’s functions undertaken at the local level, including by encouraging collaboration and communication between AILA stakeholders and other Chapters
  • any other function determined by the Board in accordance with the governing policies.

Find out more about our Chapters:

ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA