GIA Presidential Elections

The President of the GIA is elected by the eligible members of the chapter area to represent the interests of the institute and its members, and will serve for a 2 year term. The post is the most senior within the organisation and is responsible for providing strategic leadership of the GIA Council in the establishment of the organisations goals and plans. Voting will take place at the Annual General Meeting. Only eligible members may vote (RIAS Chartered Members and Fellows within the Chapter area).

The President is expected to:

• Represent the GIA’s interests to the public and external bodies to maintain and enhance the influence of the organisation.

• Attend official functions and actively network to maintain and enhance the reputation of the organisation and profession.

• Actively contribute to, and liaise with, the RIAS, including the provision of a quarterly update on the organisations business.

• Establish the long-term goals of the organisation and relay these to the GIA Council.

• Work closely with the GIA Committee Convenors to ensure the approach, activities and budgets are closely aligned.

• Preside at all meetings and events of the chapter and provide leadership to the GIA Council and Committees.

• View full list of duties.

• If you would like to nominate yourself, or nominate someone (with their permission) please email president@gia.org.uk and communications@gia.org.uk to express your interest

158th Annual General Meeting of the Glasgow Institute of Architects

Calling Notice:

The 158th Annual General Meeting of the Glasgow Institute of Architects will be held at Material Source in Glasgow at 6pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026.