Elections to the Board

About the Board

A Board of Directors governs the International Association of Facilitators (IAF).

• Directors are elected by IAF members and serve on the Board as volunteers.
• The Board selects a director to be the Vice Chair and Chair.  

Directors are elected for a two-year term and around half the positions on the Board come to term each year.

Elections are usually held in August or September. Elected directors start their term on 1 January.

Nominating Committee 

As set out in the IAF Bylaws, a Nominating Committee of IAF members manages the nomination and election process. The committee is chaired by the Board Vice Chair.

This committee reviews Board member nominations to ensure complete information is provided, and each nominee has the qualifications and experience required to fulfill the role for which they have been nominated. The Nominations Committee:

• Manages a transparent and inclusive nomination and election process.
• Ensures the integrity of the process.
• Encourages members to nominate and vote.
• Tests the election platform.
• Resolves any matters that may affect the timeline or integrity of the process or outcome.