Each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June, new Officers, Board Members and Council Members of CIBSE take office. We are now inviting nominations for the positions that will become vacant in 2026.
The CIBSE Board is the Institution’s governing body. It comprises seven Officers – President, President Elect, three vice-presidents, honorary treasurer, and immediate Past President – along with five elected
Board Members. All positions are subject to eligibility requirements set out in the byelaws and regulations.
Candidates are considered by the CIBSE Nominations Panel, which reviews eligibility and suitability before advising the Board on suitable candidates.
- The President Elect must be a Fellow of the Institution and must have served as either a vice-president or the honorary treasurer.
- The vice-presidents and honorary treasurer are appointed by the Board, based on recommendations from the Nominations Panel.
- Board Members are elected from eligible Corporate Members who have been considered by
the Nominations Panel.
The CIBSE Council is a consultative body that advises the Board on Institution policy. It includes several elected members, alongside representatives from all Groups, Regions, Societies and Standing Committees.
Typically, three elected Council Member positions become available each year, rotating through a three-year term. We are now inviting CIBSE Members to propose candidates for the following roles, to take
office at the AGM in June 2026:
- President Elect (must be a CIBSE Fellow and have served as a vice-president or honorary treasurer)
- Board Members (must be Corporate Members; the number of vacancies depends on appointments to Officer roles)
- Council Members (three vacancies).
The Board will determine which candidates to nominate for appointment or election. Candidates who are not recommended by the Nominations Panel or the Board, but who meet the eligibility criteria, may still stand for election by securing the support of 10 Corporate Members, in which case a ballot will be held.
Members may nominate themselves or propose colleagues who are willing and eligible. More information – including role descriptions, eligibility criteria and the nominations form – is at: Nominations for Board and Council
Deadline for submissions: 15 October 2025