Being an Elected Officer for IAH is rewarding. Council members make important contributions to IAH for its membership, and for the wider international groundwater community. They have a vital role in developing IAH’s policies and plans, and in overseeing their implementation on behalf of all IAH members. It will be for the newly Elected Officers to develop and take forward these initiatives and ensure IAH’s success during the coming years. IAH’s Elected Officers have considerable responsibilities and must act with a duty of care; they may be subject to sanctions if they do not. You can see the election results at https://iah.org/news/iah-elections and find out more about our Council members at https://iah.org/about/council.
The revised Articles and Rules, developed over two years after HSBC’s withdrawal of banking services to IAH, were presented to members at our annual general meeting. There was extensive discussion, with concerns raised about member engagement in the revision process, though it was noted that information had been made available during the review. Ultimately, the proposals were approved, achieving the necessary support from voting members. The revised Articles and Rules can be found at https://iah.org/news/articles-rules-of-the-association-agm-2024.