The IRF has sent out an email to all IRF FULL MEMBERS, informing of the process for IRF Executive and Regional Representatives Nominations and the online / electric voting process for the upcoming 10th International Ranger Federation IRF- World Ranger Congress, in Hyeres France.
Every three years, aligning with the IRF World Ranger Congress (WRC), the IRF elects a new Board. The IRF Board includes the Executive Members in the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, and one Regional Representatives for each of the seven IRF Regions.
Historically the nomination process has been conducted in the months leading up to the WRC, and the elections have been undertaken on the final day of the WRC.
For the 2024 IRF WRC this October, there will be some changes to the processes.
According to the long established IRF rules and the current IRF ByLaws, only Full Members of the IRF can vote (refer to Section 11 for further information). The nomination and voting process is being undertaken in accordance with the IRF Bylaws.
If you need any assistance, need a copy of the Burden of Office forms, or your Association is a Full Member and didn’t receive the above mentioned email please contact the IRF Secretary on secretary@internationalrangers.org
Nomination Process
The nomination process for the IRF Board positions including the Executive Members in the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, and one Regional Representatives for each of the seven IRF Regions has CLOSED on the 20th August 2024.
New Electronic Voting Process
Voting for IRF Executive, Regional Representatives and Resolutions will now be completed electronically via Election Buddy, avoiding the need for lengthy manual elections on the last day of the World Ranger Congress.
Voting will open on the 1st October and will close on the 11th October during the WRC.
This will enable members to discuss their preferences and potentially hear from nominees during the WRC.
On the second day of the Congress, there will be regional meetings where this can be discussed if needed.
When it comes time to vote, there will be only one vote per FULL MEMBER for each of the IRF Executives and the relevant Regional Representative.
Please ensure that the IRF has the most current email address for the person who will be submitting the vote.
The voting process will be run independently from the current IRF Board members by the Election Chairperson.
Successful nominations will be announced by the Election Chairperson on the FINAL day of the IRF World Ranger Congress.
