The RISC Executive group will consist of the Chair, along with their immediate predecessor (known as the Past Chair) and immediate successor (Future Chair) as well as the Secretariat. This is in order to provide continuity from year to year, and allow each new incumbent to become acclimatised prior to assuming the role.

The Vice-Chair will also sit on the Executive group, along with their immediate predecessor (Past Vice Chair) and successor (Future Vice Chair), for the same reasons.

Each year an election will therefore be held amongst the RISC membership to elect the Future Chair, who will automatically succeed to the Chair a year later.

Upon conclusion of their term Chairs and Vice-Chairs will automatically become Past Chair and Past Vice-Chair, with the expectation that they will continue to support their successors.