ARB is governed by a Board of 15 members, eight of whom are lay members appointed by the Privy Council, and seven architect members elected by the profession. The election webpage will soon be going live, containing information about what it means to be a Board Member of a public body as well as details about the election process.
If you are wondering what it means to stand for election and would like to see our Board in action to get a feel for what being a Board member involves, please do come along to the Open Session of our November Board meeting on 19 November 2015. Afterwards you are invited to join us for a sandwich lunch and a chat with our current Board members about their experiences of serving on a corporate board. If you aren’t able to visit us in person but would like to know more about what being a Board member involves, our Chair, Beatrice Fraenkel would be delighted to have a discussion with you on the telephone and answer any queries you may have. Please let Emma Matthews know if you would like to attend the Board meeting or speak to our Chair. Emma can be contacted on the following email address: architectselection@arb.org.uk
The programme and timing of the different stages of the election process are as follows:
2016 Election Timetable
| Formal notice of election circulated | 2 November 2015 |
| Nomination period opens | from 2 November 2015 |
| Nomination period closes | Noon on 11 January 2016 |
| Electoral roll compiled | 11 January 2016 |
| Ballot papers despatched | 1 February 2016 |
| Voting period | 1 February to noon on 1 March 2016 |
| Results announced | By no later than 10 March 2016 |
The formal notice of election will be sent direct to your inbox on 2 November 2015. It will set out how you can obtain a nomination form if you wish to stand as a candidate in the election, including downloading a copy from the email or from our website. Please note that the nomination form will not be available until 2 November 2015. The notice will also include links to other downloadable documents that contain helpful information for candidates.
The electoral scheme will also be available on our website, and we would advise all candidates or prospective candidates to read it, as it sets out the rules that govern each aspect of the election. If you have any queries about the election or the election process, please email Emma Matthews at emmam@arb.org.uk
