Stand now for the elections.
After each election we review our processes to ensure that we continue to align with Charity Commission requirements, take into account feedback and reflect best practice. Having considered the nominations process in this context, and as part of a review of our ways of working under Project Swift, we have introduced additional measures this year.
These measures aim to promote positive Member engagement in the elections, EDI, ensuring positive behaviours and conduct, increasing knowledge, and understanding across the LI membership of the purpose, expectations and benefits of all the elected roles. In addition, we would like members and potential candidates to be reassured that they will be supported and if necessary, protected from any inappropriate behaviours throughout the process.
New processes include:
- External Independent Elections Officer/Scrutineer
- Eligibility Declarations
- Updated Role Descriptions
- Campaigning Guidelines
- Election Complaints Process
- President’s Stipend – Increased visibility of President’s Stipend provision and process to accommodate a wider pool of candidates from different socio-economic backgrounds and career stages.
These measures will provide the necessary internal and external assurance and credibility for the 2023 election process.
Over the coming months, Landscape Institute (LI) members will have the opportunity to nominate and elect new trustees and council members to lead the landscape profession.
Nominations for the Landscape Institute 2023 elections are now open. The LI calls for members to stand for election to our Advisory Council and Board of Trustees for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 session years.
The Board and Council are the Institute’s steering voices. They guide and make the decisions that help us deliver our purpose under Royal Charter, meet and exceed our business objectives, and stay strong, resilient, and ready to lead, whatever the challenges ahead.
2023 election timetable
Wednesday 22 March: Nominations open
Wednesday 19 April: Nominations close
Wednesday 10 May: Elections open 0900
Wednesday 07 June: Elections close 0959
Thursday 01 July: Term start date
The LI will be electing the following 4 officer positions which have a seat on both the Board and Council.
The roles are:
Elections will also take place for 10 ordinary Council members:
- 7 Chartered members
- 2 Associate members
- 1 Student member
In addition, the following Board role is also to be elected:
All newly elected members will take office on 01 July 2023.
If you would like to nominate yourself for one of the above positions then please visit the nominations page. For further support, please find our FAQs.
The closing date for receipt of completed nominations is 0959 on 19 April 2023.
For any questions, you can find out more on our FAQ page
Important documents:
Election Timetable 2023
Eligibility Declaration
Campaigning Guidelines
President’s Declaration on Conduct
Trustees Code of Conduct
President’s Stipend Process Guide
Board of Trustees Terms of Reference
Advisory Council Terms of Reference
FRC Terms of Reference
Role descriptions:
President and Vice-President
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Election Officer
Trustee
Governing Documents:
Charter
By-Laws
Regulations
Code of Practice
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