RCGP National and Council Elections

National and Council Elections are held each year for a variety of important roles that help our members have a say and make an impact. These exciting opportunities offer a chance to shape the future of the College and our work. Explore current openings and all the guidance and information you need to take part.

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2025 Council Elections

This year the following roles are up for election for eligible Council members: Chair of Council, Vice Chair Policy, Vice Chair Member Standards, and Chair of Trustee Board.

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Council Elections timetable

All nominations and the ballot are run through our election partner Civica's microsite, where both further information on the roles and their nomination forms are available.

Roles available:

  • Chair of Council (to become President once the title change is approved by the Privy Council)
  • Vice Chair Policy (to become Vice President Policy once the title change is approved by the Privy Council)
  • Vice Chair Member Standards (to become Vice President Member Standards once the title change is approved by the Privy Council)
  • Chair of Trustee Board
  • Member Trustee

Key dates:

  • Nominations open: Tuesday 1 April 2025
  • Nominations close: Tuesday 22 April 2025
  • Hustings: Tuesday 17 June 2025 (for Chair of Council only)
  • Ballet opens: Monday 23 June 2025
  • Ballot closes: Tuesday 15 July 2025, 12:00

Further information and nomination forms

Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair roles are now closed and the candidates are confirmed, with the following members standing in the elections:

Chair of Council (to become President once approved by the Privy Council)
Michael Mulholland
Victoria Tzortziou Brown

Vice Chair Policy (to become Vice President Policy once approved by the Privy Council)
Selvaseelan Selvarajah
Munro Stewart

Vice Chair Member Standards (to become Vice President Member Standards once approved by the Privy Council)
Jamie Hynes
Heather Ryan

Chair of the Trustee Board
Mike Holmes

Council members will vote in June/July, including a confirmation vote for the role of Chair of Trustee Board.

This year the College is holding a hustings event on Tuesday 17 June 2025 for the Chair of Council role. This is a new format we are trialling which will be live for Council members. We anticipate the recording will be made available to all RCGP members shortly after.

2025 National Elections

This year the following roles are up for election for eligible RCGP members: President - to become Provost once the title change is approved by the Privy Council. Nationally Elected Council member (NECM). GP Registrar Network Chair, and Vice Chair (open to eligible GP Registrars).

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National Elections timetable

All nominations and the ballot are run through our election partner’s microsite: Civica. Further information on the roles and a link to the microsite will be available soon.

Roles available:

  • President (to become Provost once the title change is approved by the Privy Council)
  • Nationally Elected Council member (NECM)
  • GP Registrar Network Chair and Vice Chair (open to eligible GP Registrars)

Key dates:

  • Nominations open: Tuesday 17 June 2025
  • Nominations close: Tuesday 8 July 2025, 12:00
  • Ballet opens: Monday 4 August 2025
  • Ballot closes: Monday 8 September 2025, 12:00

College Members and Fellows in "good standing" may stand as President or as an NECM. In "good standing" means fully paid up in fees and subscriptions due to the College. Members who have previously been NECMs can apply for a further term. International Members and International Fellows, Honorary Fellows and GP Registrars are not able to stand, nominate or second in elections. GP Registrars may vote in the College’s national elections, but may not themselves stand, propose or second nominees.

2025 Scottish Council Ballot Member Elections

There are two Scottish Council Ballot member positions up for election.

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Scottish Council Ballot Member Election Timetable

All nominations and the ballot are run through our election partner’s microsite: Civica. Further information on the roles and a link to the microsite will be available soon.

Roles available:

  • 2x RCGP Scottish Council Ballot Member positions to serve a three-year term (2024-2027)

Key dates:

  • Nominations open: Tuesday 17 June 2025
  • Nominations close: Tuesday 8 July 2025, 12:00
  • Ballet opens: Monday 4 August 2025
  • Ballot closes: Monday 8 September 2025, 12:00
  • All candidates notified of result: Induction Packs sent to new Ballot Members: W/C Monday 8 September 2025
  • Results ratified at Scottish Council: Wednesday 17 September 2025
  • New Ballot Members attend first meeting of 73rd Scottish Council: Saturday 22 November 2025

All College Members and Fellows resident in Scotland, and in good standing (i.e. fully paid up in their fees and subscriptions due to the College), may self-nominate for the position of nationally elected Scottish Council ballot member.

Previous election results

The College runs elections every year. The results from 2024 onwards are available on the members’ section of the website.

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Contact us

If you have any questions relating to either National or Council elections please get in touch with us.

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