The members of the UK Advisory Council (UKAC) are the company law members of the Charity and have all the powers of the members as set out in the Companies Acts and the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Charity.
The role of the UKAC is to:
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Elect and hold to account the Board of Trustees;
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Advise on the Charity’s overall strategic direction;
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Act as legal members of the charitable company;
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Lead the Expert Working Groups and National Advisory Councils;
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Maintain effective communication between the Board and individuals on the Expert Working Groups and National Advisory Councils.
The UKAC consists of 50 members divided into two councils with representation from all the four nations. The two UKAC bodies are the Council of People Living with Diabetes (CPD) and the Council of Healthcare Professionals (CHP). The UKAC is supported by National Advisory Councils, Task and Finish Groups and Expert Working Groups.