They should be consulted by and work closely with the Secretary General on all major concerns of the Association. They will all consult with the Executive Committee and keep the Council informed. Any member of IPRA may make a nomination for Presidents, Secretary General and IPRA Council offices provided that it is made in writing and clearly states who makes the nomination, and that the nominee has agreed to be nominated. The Election-Nomination Committee shall prepare a list of nominee. Anybody who has paid the individual membership fee and is duly nominated, is eligible for election to an IPRA office.
All elections take place by closed votes.
The nomination of Secretary General shall be made by members of IPRA to the Election-Nomination Committee. All officers are elected for a term of two years until the next General Conference. They can be candidates only for a second term, except for Secretary General. Exceptions are possible if the diversity as fixed in Article 4 of the Statutes requires otherwise and the General Conference agrees. Newsletter editor shall be appointed by Secretary General and be approved by the council.