About Governing Council
The Governing Council is IREM’s ultimate decision-making body. Governing Councillors have a strong understanding of local, national, and international issues that need to be brought to the forefront of the IREM agenda. They are knowledgeable about the real estate management industry. And they are knowledgeable about how IREM works – strategically, operationally, and legislatively.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2023-2025 Governing Council. Applications for the 2024-2026 Governing Council will open in Spring 2023.
Over 200 members serve on the Governing Council:
- Elected Governing Councillors – must be a CPM®, ARM®, ACoM®, or CPM candidate
- 75 At-large Governing Councillors (serve 3-year terms)
- Ex-Officio Governing Councillors (serve on Governing Council for the term of their position)
- President (Chair of Governing Council)
- President-Elect
- Secretary/Treasurer
- Regional Vice Presidents
- IREM Country Vice Presidents
- Remaining members of the IREM Board of Directors
- IREM Past Presidents
- All sitting Chapter Presidents*
*If you will be a Chapter President in 2023, you should not submit an application.
Things to know about the Governing Council
- Each of the 13 U.S. regions is allocated a specific number of At-large Governing Councillors based on the total number of CPMs.
- International members may also apply and serve.
- Per IREM Bylaws, no elected Governing Councillor after having served two full consecutive terms shall be eligible for re-election until one year’s time has elapsed.
- Governing Councillors are expected to:
- Attend the annual Governing Council meeting for the duration of your term and actively participate.
- Be knowledgeable about IREM’s strategic plan, bylaws, policies, and key programs.
- Review Governing Council reports, financial reports, agendas, and other materials distributed throughout the year.
- Represent the voice of your chapter and region.
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