BCI Global Board Election 2024
A message from Heather Merchan, Chair of the BCI Board
The BCI is seeking nominations for one Elected Director. The successful candidate will assume responsibilities effective 4th December 2024.
The available seat is currently filled by me; I am approaching the end of my two-year tenure as Chair, and my six-year tenure as a director, and hence will retire in alignment with our governance protocols.
Directors are responsible for approval of BCI strategy and policy, and provide oversight of business plans, priorities, and budgets. They are also accountable for ensuring the BCI operates in the interests of the organization, considering the interests of Members and the profession. While the board makes strategic decisions and monitors ongoing performance in line with agreed goals, it entrusts operational matters to the Central Office team. Those interested in self-nominating for the role are requested to read the Institute of Directors factsheet which provides further detail regarding the qualifications, skills, knowledge and mindset that we seek.
All BCI Voting Members will be invited to vote for their preferred nominees, and the successful nominee will assume Director responsibilities for a three-year period. Eligibility rules for those standing for the board can be viewed in full in the BCI Bylaws (section C2).
Please note, nominations cannot be accepted from Members residing in the Australia, United Arab Emirates, Mauritius, and Hong Kong due to current Elected Directors being residents in these locations.
The following timetable will be observed:
| Stage | Date (all times midnight UK time) |
|---|---|
| Call for nominations | 4th October 2024 |
| Nomination period closes | 18th October 2024 |
| Voting opens | 25th October 2024 |
| Voting closes | 8th November 2024 |
| Results announced | 22nd November 2024 |
| New board member/s start their tenure | 4th December 2024 |
The election will be administered on behalf of the BCI by Civica Election Services (CES). If you are a BCI voting Member, please ensure that your contact details are up to date by logging into your profile on the BCI website. Please expect emails about the elections directly from CES and not the BCI.
If you wish to self-nominate for the BCI Board please login to your BCI web account. Please note only AMBCI grades and up can submit a nomination.
Your eligibility is dependent on at least one year of active service in one or more of the fo
llowing groups:
- Any BCI Chapter organising committee with active involvement in the last 12 months
- Any BCI special interest group organising committee with active involvement in the last 12 months
- Awards Judge Panel (must have judged at least 1 award in the last 12 months)
- Technical Review Panel (must have actively taken part in a review in the last 12 months)
- Membership Assessors Panel (must have carried out at least 1 assessment in the last 12 months)
- Membership Audit Panel
- Professional Conduct Committee or Appeals Committee (must have taken part in a case in the last 12 months)
- Any Next Practice think tank (with active contribution in the last 12 months)
- Any Future Leader that has successfully completed at least 12 months of their term in the last 12 months
Furthermore, you will not be a director, officer or employee in a senior management position of an organization which constitutes a conflict of interest, or have a personal financial ownership interest or management role in an organization which is a training and certification partner of the Company.
You must be able to commit sufficient time to conduct the Board role competently in accordance with role descriptions that may be published from time to time and must confirm that you are aware of any statutory duties that apply to you personally and collectively under the Companies Act 2006 (UK) prior to taking up your appointment. Guidance and training will be provided to the successful nominee.
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