Regions
Last updated: 25th July 2024
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.