How else can you get involved?
There are other ways to be an active participant in CIRA’s governance without joining the board or the nominating committee. Here’s how:
Endorse a member nominee
Is there a nominee that stands out as more qualified to advance to the final election ballot? Endorse them!
For a member nominee to become a final candidate on the members’ slate of the election ballot, they must receive at least 20 endorsements from other members. Only CIRA members can endorse a member nominee through our online voting platform during the endorsement period starting on September 3, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET until September 10, 2026 at 2 p.m ET.
Get to know the candidates
To help members make an informed decision when electing directors, this year we hosted a virtual candidate meet & greet on September 17, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. This event aims to facilitate discussions between candidates and members and provides a channel for candidates to promote their candidacy.
Cast your vote to elect candidates to the board
Only CIRA members decide who will lead CIRA by voting for the candidates best qualified for the job.
Members will have the opportunity to vote for four nomination committee candidates and one member candidate and have seven days to cast their vote through our online voting platform starting on September 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET until September 23, 2026 at 1:30 p.m ET.