Become a councillor

How are councillors elected?

Each division and state council holds an annual election for positions of retiring councillors between July and October. Councils send notices to members of their division by post or email, calling for nominations from its members to fill those positions.

To be eligible, a member must have been an MAICD, GAICD or FAICD for a minimum of three consecutive years prior to the election.

Who is eligible for election as a Councillor?

A member of the AICD is eligible for election as a Councillor if that member:

(i) holds any AICD membership status other than Affiliate Member;

(ii) has been a member of the AICD (other than as an Affiliate Member) for at least three consecutive years prior to the date of this notice;

(iii) is a member of the relevant Division;

(iv) is nominated in writing for election by two members of the relevant Division and obtains the consent of the AICD Board (Board) if the member:

• is, or has been, employed in an executive or managerial capacity by the AICD;
• is, or has been, in a material business relationship (eg. as a supplier, adviser, consultant or customer) with the AICD or is an officer of, or otherwise associated with, someone with such a relationship; or
• has close personal ties with any person who falls within either of the above categories; and

(v) meets any other criteria relating to the composition of the Division Council and skills and qualifications of Councillors as may be determined by the Board from time to time.

(Eligible Member). (refer Division Council Charter clause 4.4(a))

Essential criteria, preferred skills and experience and diversity

The Division Council aims to have an appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience and diversity to enable it to effectively fulfil its role. The AICD values diversity and inclusion and seeks to attract Councillors who represent the members and communities in which we operate.

The Division Councillor position description sets out the following essential criteria for the role of a Councillor:

• previous board experience;
• sound understanding of governance processes;
• demonstrable experience in business and relationship development;
• willingness to be involved in volunteer activities, represent the Council at Institute events and act as a champion to members, prospective members and stakeholders;
• strong stakeholder management and communication skills;
• willingness to be an active contributor with genuine interest in the Institute and its purpose and objectives; and
• model professionalism with a commitment to ongoing learning and development and act with integrity, honesty, accountability and positivity.

For further information please see our Constitution and Division Council Charter which govern the AICD’s Division Council Elections.