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2025 Division Council Elections
The AICD is seeking nominations for Councillors for election in the 2025 Division Council Elections. Key election information, including dates, is set out below. For details relating to your Division please refer to the State and Territory information.
All nominations must be received at the offices of the Australian Institute of Company Directors as detailed on the Nomination Form by no later than 5pm AEST on Friday, 8 August 2025.
The Election period will run from 1 September 2025 to 17 September 2025, with votes counted on Thursday, 18 September 2025. Voting will be conducted online, administered by MUFG Corporate Markets as the Returning Officer appointed by the Australian Institute of Company Directors to conduct an independent vote.
For further information please see our Constitution and Division Council Charter which govern the AICD’s Division Council Elections.
For information relating to your Division please refer to ‘Members of division councils'
2025 Key election dates
- 21 July 2025: Call for nominations commence
- 8 August 2025: Call for nominations close
- 1 September 2025: Voting opens
- 17 September 2025: Voting closes
- 18 September 2025: Votes counted
- 22 September 2025: Results published
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 categories set out in clauses 4.4(a)(iv)(A) or 4.4(a)(iv)(B); or
- is, or has been, associated with an organisation or entity that competes directly with the Institute in its core activities or objectives; 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.
How to nominate
For details relating to your Division and how to nominate please refer to the State and Territory information.
Who can nominate?
Any member of the relevant Division (other than an Affiliate Member) may nominate an Eligible Member to serve on the Division Council, with a limit of two nominations by a member per election.
Nominations must be:
- submitted on the Nomination Form and in accordance with the AICD’s Division Council Charter.
- accompanied by confirmation of the Board’s consent to nomination (if required).
All nominations must be received at the offices of the Australian Institute of Company Directors as detailed on the Nomination Form by no later than 5pm AEST on Friday, 8 August 2025.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which we are located and pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise First Nations peoples' cultural and spiritual relationships to the Skies, Land, Waters, and Seas, and their rich contribution to society.
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