The British Jewellers' Association is run by a Chief Executive and a permanent secretariat, responsible to the BJA National Committee.  There are 10 elected members of the committee who serve for a two year period.  Under normal circumstances five members retire each year but can offer themselves for re-election by Members at the Annual General Meeting.  In addition there are three Officers, The Chairman, Vice Chairman and Deputy (Immediate Past) Chairman who normally serve for a two year period.  The Chairman of any trade section or sub-committee is an ex-officio member of the National Committee.