Key Dates
The following is a schedule of deadlines imposed by current policies and the IAFC Constitution and Bylaws (CBL) with respect to elections for officers and for constitutional changes.
| February 1 |
Candidates submit documentation to Elections Committee. |
| February 1 |
Proposed changes to Constitution and Bylaws (CBL) submitted to CEO/Executive Director |
| March 12 |
Members submit questions for candidates |
| March 19 |
Elections Committee reviews questions |
| March 26 |
Candidates respond to questions |
| April 23 |
Candidate platforms/profiles in member publication and election website |
| May 4 |
Proposed constitutional changes on elections website |
| May 15 |
Voting opens |
| May17 |
Voting eligibility cut-off (new members & renewals) |
| June 10 |
Voting ends |
| June 25 |
Voting results received |
| June 26 |
Elections subcommittee reviews results |
| July 12 |
Unofficial results shared with membership |
| July 13 |
2026 candidates requesting booth space at FRI 2025
Candidates to be installed confirm eligibility for installation at General Session |
| August 12 |
Elections Committee reviews results |
| August 14 |
Official results presented at business meeting |
| August 15 |
Installation of officers (at General Session) |