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Special Meeting Notice

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is holding a Special Meeting at 13:00 GMT on 27 January 2025 via video conference.  

This Special Meeting is being held to seek member input on the future of our headquarters building. The meeting will discuss the resolution and allow members to ask questions before casting their vote within the following 14 days. 

The full notice and supplementary information, provided to Corporate and Associate Members via email (and via post to those without email addresses), gives further detail on the meeting, resolution and process.  

Register to attend the special meeting

All members are welcome to join the meeting.  

  • Meeting date: 27 January 2025 
    • Time: 13:00 GMT 
      • Deadline to register: 22 January 2025 

      To register for the Special Meeting, please visit: www.mi-nomination.com/imechesgm 

      The online meeting will be accessible 5 minutes before the start time. For technical support, please contact: support@mi-voice.com. 

      We encourage members to join online if possible. Please note that expenses for in-person attendance will not be covered. 

      In line with By-law 43, members who prefer to attend in person can do so by emailing the Governance Team at governance@imeche.org by 22 January 2025. 

      How to vote

      Only Corporate Members and Associate Members are eligible to vote. Voting will be conducted by ballot, which will open at the Special Meeting and remain open for two weeks, until 12noon GMT on 10 February 2025. Voting will be available online and by post. Detailed instructions on how to vote will be included in the communications sent to voting members. 

      The Trustee Board and Council recommend voting "FOR" this resolution to enable informed decision-making regarding the headquarters. The ultimate aim is to either secure a sustainable path for maintaining or repurposing the property or to consider other strategic alternatives for IMechE’s future. 

      Your participation is very important in this decision-making process.