Elections

Every year, Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland invites Rotaractors to stand for election to its Board of Directors. Serving on the Board is an opportunity to contribute to the leadership and direction of Rotaract in Great Britain and Ireland.

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2026 Board Elections

The Board of Directors is the core executive team responsible for the day-to-day operation and strategic coordination of Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland (GBI).

Acting on behalf of the Multi-District Information Organisation (MDIO), the Board has delegated authority to make decisions, take appropriate actions, and manage the affairs of Rotaract GBI in the best interests of its members.

Each Rotary year, the District Rotaract Representatives (DRRs), forming the Rotaract GBI Council, elect members to serve on the Board of Directors.

Any Rotaractor who is a member of a Rotaract club within Great Britain and Ireland is eligible to stand for election. Directors serve a one-year term and can be part of the Board for up to three years.

Together, elected and co-opted Directors form a Board that is both representative of the membership and equipped with the skills and experience needed to support Rotaract clubs, deliver programmes and initiatives, and advance Rotaract across Great Britain and Ireland.

Directors play a key role in shaping the direction of Rotaract GBI and the opportunities we create for our network. This is an exciting chance for passionate, forward-thinking Rotaractors to step forward and bring fresh ideas, energy and vision to the Board. I encourage anyone who wants to help Rotaract GBI grow, innovate and make a lasting impact in our communities to apply.

— Chloe Rollings, 2026/27 Chair of Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland

How to Apply?

To apply to be a candidate in the election you'll need to complete a short form. On this form we'll ask you for your name and contact information. We will also ask you for information about which Rotaract club you're part of and for your MyRotary number.

On the application form you'll need to answer three questions; who are you, why you're interested in joining the Board and what you could bring to the role. Your answers to these questions will create your candidate statement which will be shared with DRRs before voting starts. You can get examples of what you might include in your application by reading the drop downs on this page.

Election Timeline

  • Applications Open

    Now

  • Applications Close

    Saturday 11th April, 5PM

  • Candidate List Published

    Sunday 12th April

  • Voting Opens

    Sunday 26th April

  • Voting Closes

    Sunday 3rd May, 5PM

  • Candidates Contacted

    Monday 4th May

  • Results Announced

    Friday 8th May

  • Term of Office Starts

    1st July

Role Descriptions

How the Elections Work

Voters in this election are District Rotaract Representatives (DRRs), as members of the Rotaract GBI Council.

Each DRR has a vote of equal weight and the method of voting in this election is 'Instant-Runoff Voting' (IRV) - the single-winner version of Single Transferable Voting (STV).

Voters in IRV elections rank the candidates in order of preference. Ballots are initially counted to establish the number of votes for each candidate. If a candidate has more than half of the first-choice votes, that candidate wins. If not, then the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and the voters who selected that candidate as their first choice have their votes added to the total of the candidate who was their next choice.

That process continues until one candidate has more than half of the votes, and that person is declared the winner.

The election process is delivered by the current Board, who act as the Returning Officer. Rules that govern the election process are set out in our Constitution and Bylaws.

Frequently Asked Questions

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