The results of the 2017 IBMS Council elections were announced by the President at the AGM in Aberdeen on 3 June 2017.
National
There were two national Council vacancies this year. Alison Geddis was elected President Elect, resulting in her national seat becoming vacant. Additionally, Joyce Overfield was due to retire at the close of the AGM.
Four candidates stood for election and Jane Harrison-Williams and Joyce Overfield were duly elected by ballot, and took office from the conclusion of the AGM and will serve for a term of three years.
Regional
Two regional members were due to retire at the close of the AGM – Jennifer Hancock (Wales) and Dr Jane Needham (South East). There was also a vacancy for the Council member for Yorkshire.
Nominations for the vacancies were received from Joanna Andrew (Yorkshire) and Dr Jane Needham (South East) who were duly elected regional members of Council, without the requirement for a ballot, and took office from the conclusion of the meeting for a term of two years (Yorkshire) and a term of three years (South East).
Two nominations for the Wales vacancy were received and Helen Archer was duly elected by ballot, and took office from the conclusion of the AGM and will serve for a term of three years.