Purpose

The IFAC Nominating Committee makes recommendations to the IFAC Council regarding the composition of the IFAC Board and candidates for the office of Deputy President. The Nominating Committee recommends to the IFAC Board the appointment of chairs, deputy chairs, members and public members to IFAC boards and committees.

Oversight

The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) approves the appointments to IFAC's Public Interest Activity Committees (PIACs), which are the International Accounting Education Standards Board, International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants, and the Compliance Advisory Panel. The PIOB also has the right to observe and speak at Nominating Committee meetings where PIAC appointments are made.

Activities

Each calendar year, the Nominating Committee issues a call for nominations for vacancies on IFAC boards and committees. Nominations may be submitted by member bodies and the Forum of Firms and, in instances where public members are sought for specific boards, members of the public may submit nominations. The Nominating Committee seeks a broad regional and professional representation as well as representations from countries with different levels of economic development.

Nominating Process

Transparency is fundamental to the Nominating Committee's processes. The following provides information on the nominations process and how to submit candidates for terms on IFAC boards and committees commencing in 2011.

• Letter from Ian Ball, IFAC Chief Executive Officer
• Call for Nominations for IFAC Boards and Committees in 2011
  
  • The Call for Nominations for IFAC Boards and Committees in 2011 was issued on January 15, 2009 as a prospectus for IFAC member bodies, the Forum of Firms, international organizations, and the general public. This call sets out the upcoming opportunities for membership on IFAC boards and committees.
• Developing a Nominations Strategy
  • The guide titled Developing a Nominations Strategy provides information on how to develop a strategic approach to nominating candidates for IFAC boards and committees. This guide is provided as a companion to the Call for Nominations for IFAC Boards and Committees in 2011.
• Candidate Information Form
  • To submit a nomination, please send the completed Candidate Information Form to nominations@ifac.org. Nominations may be submitted from January 15 to March 15, 2010. Nominations submitted after March 15 will be reviewed only at the discretion of the Nominating Committee.
• Help Sheet for the Candidate Information Form
  • This help sheet provides detailed information on filling out the Candidate Information Form.

Board and Committee Performance Program

In the past few years, IFAC has experienced considerable growth and success as an international organization. At the same time, the expectations placed on the work of our boards and committees have increased. The quality of the output of boards and committees, as well as their credibility, is ultimately affected by the performance of their members.

IFAC aims to clearly define the performance expectations for all members. Through the Board and Committee Performance Program, the Nominating Committee annually reviews the performance of volunteers on IFAC boards and committees.

Chairs and members evaluate each other by filling out confidential forms and submitting them to the Nominating Committee. These review forms are distributed via an online survey. For more information please refer to the Board and Committee Performance Program 2009.

Key Contacts

Ian Ball (ianball@ifac.org) Chief Executive Officer
Laura Buijs (laurabuijs@ifac.org) Governance Manager

For a complete list of Nominating Committee members, click here.