Conduct and Discipline Panel Recruitment

The procedures for the Conduct & Discipline Panel are adopted by the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the RTPI's Bye-laws and Regulations. Members of the Panel serve a minimum of three years with the possibility of extending this for a further 3-year term. The Panel normally meets four times a year, two virtually and two meetings in London when all necessary expenses would be reimbursed.

We currently have one vacancy for a member of the Panel, who can be a Member of the Institute (MRTPI, FRTPI, Associate, Legal Member or Legal Associate), or a lay member (which is defined as someone who does not work, and has never worked, as a professional planner or in planning academia/ research, but who has an interest in planning).  If you are interested in volunteering within this area and would like further information please contact Ruth Richards on 020 7929 8194 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only) or email [email protected]. Please apply by 10am Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

For information, the Role Descriptor and Terms of Reference for the Panel are provided via the links below.  

Role Descriptor

Terms of Reference

To apply for the position please complete the application form.

A key role for the Conduct and Discipline Panel lies in deliberating over complaints brought against planners concerning alleged breaches of the Code.  As stated in the official procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees, a member has a right of appeal if found in breach.

Each Appeal Committee consists of three members drawn from the pool of Appeal Committee members and is constituted to hear an individual appeal.  Members might expect to hear one or two appeals each year although this does depend upon the volume of cases. Most appeals are heard through the written procedure although both virtual and in-person hearings are possible. All necessary expenses are reimbursed.

We currently do not have any vacancies on the Appeal Committee Pool.