During the Congress, on 11 October 2008, IUCN members will elect the President, Treasurer, Commission Chairs and Regional Councillors.
Members of IUCN elect the 32-member Council every four years at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Along with a President, Treasurer and three representatives from each of the Union’s eight regions, the Council also includes the Chairs of the six Commissions.
The Council functions in a similar way to a Board of Directors, meeting once or twice a year to direct IUCN strategy, approve finances and oversee Programme implementation. The Council may appoint up to six additional Councillors. All elected candidates will serve their Council term from the close of the Congress until the close of the following Congress.
Only participants from member organizations whose credentials are in order will be allowed to exercise their voting rights. More information on credentials can be found here.
