CILIP AGM 2025 CILIP 2025 AGM and Election Announcement
THIS year the CILIP AGM will be held on 14 October 2025 as an online meet- ing. This is an important opportunity to support the strong governance of your association and for us to celebrate together as a profession. We will hear from inspiring colleagues across and beyond our sector, share in the success of our newest registered and revalidating members with a Professional Registration “roll of honour”, and be inspired by the announcement of the 2025 Honorary Fellows and Mentors of the Year.
The AGM is also a chance for members to hear about the future direction of your professional body. We call on all members and any interested observers to join the meeting.
The AGM is also a two-way opportunity – for you to vote on key issues and for us to listen and respond to your questions. You can find out more about this year’s AGM and register to attend here:
cilip.org.uk/ event/CILIPAGM2025
Members wishing to submit resolu- tions to be considered at the AGM should send them, clearly marked ‘Resolution for AGM’, to Louis Coiffait-Gunn, CEO, by email to
Denise.Hawkes@cilip.org.uk. The last day by which notice of any resolution must be received is midnight on Friday 22 August 2025.
Please note that from 2025 onwards, all voting will be conducted online only. No postal voting packs will be administered to members. Members are invited to ensure CILIP has their up-to-date email details by emailing
membership@cilip.org.uk. Voting at the AGM will be administered by Mi Voice. All members eligible to vote will receive an email with the details of how to cast your vote on or around 7 October 2025 when the voting opens.
CILIP Elections 2025
Call for nominations: election of Vice-President
CILIP is pleased to announce the call for nominations for candidates wishing to stand for election as Vice President from January 2026.
We are particularly keen to attract global majority candidates or other people from under-represented communities in our profession.
About the role: Vice-President and President CILIP has had a President since our establishment under Royal Charter in 1898. Past Presidents have included the
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Duke of Edinburgh, the Archbishop of Canterbury, captains of industry, inven- tors, Members of Parliament, and leading library and information professionals. More recently, CILIP Presidents have been CILIP members with the ability to pro-actively champion CILIP and the sector, acting as key spokespeople during their office. The Vice-President is elected by the membership for a single year, at the end of which they automatically become CILIP President for a year. The responsibilities of the role include deputising for the Pres- ident at key external and sector events. The President acts as a spokesperson for CILIP and is asked to select one of CILIP’s strategic priorities as the ‘theme’ for their year. They are also expected to communi- cate regularly with the Vice-President and help them prepare for their own Presiden- tial year.
Who can stand for election? Candidates for election as Vice-President should review the relevant role descrip- tion and guidance note, then complete the relevant nomination form. This can be downloaded from the CILIP website at
www.cilip.org.uk/page/boardelections25 To arrange an informal chat about the
post with Kate Robinson, Chair of the Board, please email Denise Hawkes at
Denise.Hawkes@cilip.org.uk. Completed nominations MUST be received by
Denise.Hawkes@cilip.org.uk no later than 5pm on 29 August 2025.
Eligibility Candidates wishing to stand for election as Vice-President must generally be at least 18-years-old and an ordinary member of CILIP on submission of their nomination or be willing to join within one month of submission.
As part of our ambition to open up
and div ersify CILIP’s governance, global majority candidates or people from other under-represented communities may be eligible for free membership for the duration of the two years in the Presidential Team. Please email
denise.hawkes@cilip.org.uk for details.
Voting If an election is contested, a ballot will be held. All members eligible to vote and with an email address registered with CILIP, will receive an email with full
information on how to vote online. Please ensure that CILIP has your up-to-date email address. If you have any queries, please contact membership via email at:
membership@cilip.org.uk.
What skills and experience do I need?
You should be able to demonstrate: Vision, enthusiasm, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A commitment to CILIP, fully supporting our charitable objectives, ethics and values. Experience of working with colleagues at senior and Board level.
How much time does it take? There are numerous speaking opportuni- ties for the President during their term of office, with flagship moments including Annual Conference and the AGM. The Presidential Team are also invited to
join the CILIP Board as non-voting observ- ers. The Board meets four to five times a year. We expect most Board meetings to be held virtually with one or two face-to-face meetings throughout the year. You would need to spend about 10 days a year to pre- pare for and attend the Board.
Will I be paid? CILIP’s Presidential Team are volunteers and these positions are unpaid but reason- able expenses will be reimbursed.
How long would I serve for? If elected as Vice-President, you would serve as Vice-President in 2026 and as President in 2027.
How can I find out more? Details of how to stand and role descrip- tions can be found at
cilip.org.uk/page/boarde- lections25
Nominations close at 5pm on 29 August 2025. If you have any questions, please contact
Denise.Hawkes@cilip.org.uk.
Election timetable Nominations opened 4 June 2025
Last day for receipt of nominations 29 August 2025
If an election is contested:
Despatch of online voting information 7 October 2025
Closing date for receipt of online voting 2.30pm on 14 October 2025 Results announce 24 November 2025
Nominations close on 29 August 2025 If you have any questions, please email Denise Hawkes.
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