Once every three years, the members of ICON•S vote in the Council elections.
ELECTIONS
One of the most important governing bodies of ICON•S is the Society’s Council.
The Council is composed of founding members and of representatives elected by the membership. Once every three years, the members of the Society nominate candidates for the Council and vote in the Council elections.
The Election Cycle
The electoral rules balance different criteria so that the Council reflects the diversity of the membership and the goals of the Society. Gender balance and geographical diversity are observed throughout the process.
Nomination
The members of the Society nominate candidates for the Council.
The vote
The members of the Society elect their representatives from among the candidates. Election notices and information on the candidates are sent to members by email.
The Council
The elected representatives take their seats on the Council alongside its founding members.
The Council’s Role
Like all who govern ICON•S, the members of the Council are scholars who volunteer their time in the service of the Society and the field of public law.
The SocietyProvides intellectual guidance for the Society.
The MembersRepresents the interests of the members of ICON•S.
The PresidencyElects the two Co-Presidents of the Society for a term of three years that begins at the close of an Annual Conference.
The Annual ConferenceRatifies the host venue of each Annual Conference.
The Executive CommitteeAdvises the Executive Committee and seconds members of the Council to it, alongside the Officers of the Society.
THE SOCIETY’S COUNCIL
The Council brings together founding members and representatives elected by the membership. Its members, past and present, are listed on the Governance page.