Regions

IBMS Council has defined a regional structure based on set boundaries. Regions are composed of a number of branches and are organised on a committee basis.

Regions elect the following individuals:

• Chairman
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• One member from each branch within the region

Regional Council members are elected for a three-year term by ballot.

 

Regions fulfil the following functions:

• Support communication between Council, the IBMS office and branch members within the region
• Promotion and implementation of Institute policy and objectives within the region
• Establishment of networks for gathering information on professional issues
• To monitor relevant education courses in the regions to identify educational needs within the region
• Promotion of the Institute’s prizes, grants and awards to members
• Support the establishment of regional discussion groups

Regions are funded on a per capita allocation based on the number of members affiliated to an individual region. They also receive a flat rate funding allocation to support meetings. 

All active regions must produce an annual review of their activities and are co-ordinated by the IBMS Membership and Marketing Committee.