Our Board of Directors is 74 members strong, with elected representatives from coast to coast to coast. They give local priorities a voice at the national level. Eligible member municipal leaders are invited to get involved.
Each year, FCM members participate in a democratic process to elect the Board. Members will vote for table officers and directors during our Annual Conference and Trade Show and will be invited to ratify the election winners at the AGM in accordance with the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.
Changes to the election cycle
In 2024, FCM updated its by-laws (article 3.00) to introduce staggered two-year terms for board directors, beginning with the 2025 AGM. A two-year term allows directors more time to familiarize themselves with board business and policy, while staggered terms ensure there is continuity from year to year.
It is important to note that these changes only affect directors; table officers will continue to serve one-year terms.
What does this mean for this year’s AGM?
In order to transition into this new schedule, FCM elections will be held as follows:
- At the 2025 AGM, all regions will elect directors:
- The regions of British Columbia, Ontario, and Atlantic will vote for directors to serve a two-year term, ending in 2027.
- The Prairies and Territories, and Quebec regions will vote for directors to serve a one-year term, ending in 2026.
- At the 2026 AGM, only the Prairies and Territories, and Quebec regions will hold elections, and their directors will begin two-year term ending in 2028.
How will this impact members going forward?
After the 2026 AGM, the two-year terms will be fully implemented, and the staggered cycle will commence. This means British Columbia, Ontario, and Atlantic will hold elections in odd-numbered years and Prairies and Territories, and Quebec elections will be held in even-numbered years.
Learn more about this change.
Key voting milestones
Table officers election, June 1
Vote to elect FCM’s President, the First, Second and Third Vice-Presidents, as well as a Vice-President at Large.
Directors election, June 1
Vote to elect the Directors who represent your province on the Board. Note that the regions of British Columbia, Ontario, and Atlantic will vote for directors to serve a two-year term, ending in 2027. The Prairies and Territories, and Quebec regions will vote for directors to serve a one-year term, ending in 2026.
As usual, Territories and New Brunswick do not participate in the director elections. Their provincial and territorial associations (PTAs) appoint representatives whose names are put forward for ratification at the AGM.
Annual General Meeting, June 1
Accredited delegates are invited to ratify the election winners and appointees. The results are made available live.
We look forward to offering you an innovative, and engaging conference and election process.
Non-Board Committee Members: The process to apply as a non-board committee member usually opens following the AGM in June. Please watch this page for additional information.
