The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the International Continence Society was held at 12:50 - 13:50 on Friday 25th October 2024 in Hall N102, IFEMA, ICS 2024 Madrid, Spain. The ICS AGM was open to all valid ICS members, however only 2024 members were able to vote.
In accordance with the ICS Articles of Association and Bylaws, the voting set out in this notice will be conducted by way of poll, called for by the General Secretary. Votes can be submitted electronically in advance of the AGM using the links provided, or cast by paper ballot during the AGM.
Terms of office for trustees are three years. The term of General Secretary-Elect is for one year. The General Secretary-Elect then automatically becomes ICS General Secretary for a term of three years (not renewable).
ICS AGM 2024 Agenda
Results
Online votes were open for all members prior to the AGM. 102 members attended the AGM and were digitally scanned to identify them. Any online votes cast by those present in person were removed from the online total. Paper ballots were issued to all members present at the AGM and duly cast.
| Candidate |
Vote |
Online Before AGM |
Online with In-Person Removed |
In-Person Ballots |
Total |
Percentage |
Result |
| Tufan Tarcan |
Yes |
91 |
67 |
93 |
160 |
95.8 |
YES |
| |
No |
7 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
4.2 |
|
|
98 |
74 |
93 |
167 |
|
|
|
Tufan Tarcan was duly elected as ICS General Secretary Elect.
| Candidate |
Vote |
Online Before AGM |
Online with In-Person Removed |
In-Person Ballots |
Total |
Percentage |
Result |
| Hidehiro Kakizaki |
Yes |
76 |
64 |
84 |
148 |
95.5 |
YES |
| |
No |
3 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
4.5 |
|
|
79 |
71 |
84 |
155 |
|
|
|
Hidehiro Kakizaki was duly appointed as ICS Trustee.
Voting for Trustees
The below candidates are submitted for formal election at the Annual General Meeting. This a YES/NO vote and is a necessary step in order to comply with UK Company Law.
Candidates are appointed if a majority of ICS members vote in favour of their appointment, i.e. that they have more YES votes than NO votes.
Learn more about ICS voting and elections
Proxy Votes
The ICS offers online voting in order to allow every member to have their say, even if they are unable to attend the AGM. However, if you are unable to vote online or wish someone to vote on your behalf at the AGM then you may appoint a proxy vote or vote by post. In order to appoint another ICS member to vote on your behalf at the AGM please complete the ICS Voting Proxy Form. The proxy form should be returned to the ICS office via email by 19:00 (BST) on 24 October 2024. Once the proxy form is received, a receipt will be issued to the appointed voter. This receipt should be presented to the ICS staff at the Annual General Meeting in return for ballot papers.