2026 AGM BOD ELECTIONS

2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS
The Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI), in accordance with its By-Laws, announces the 2026 Annual General Membership Meeting and the election of representatives to the ADCI Board of Directors.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Access: Sign-in information will be provided to members.

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES & VOTING NOTICE

BALLOT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 23, 2026

IMPORTANT – NEW BALLOT SUBMISSION REQUIRED

Votes submitted during the March 2026 voting process will not be carried forward or counted in the current election.
All eligible members must submit a new ballot to ensure their votes are properly recorded and reflect their current selections.
Members are encouraged to submit their completed ballots before the November 23, 2026, deadline.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP – BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
In accordance with the ADCI By-Laws, four (4) seats on the Board of Directors are designated for representatives from the Associate Membership Class.

For the 2026 election, one (1) Associate Member representative will be elected from the slate of nominated candidates.
One (1) Associate Member Company whose current term is expiring is standing for re-election.
Biographical information for all nominated candidates is provided with the election materials.
Write-In Candidates

Associate Members may nominate an alternate candidate through the write-in process. Each write-in nomination must include:
  • A written statement from the proposed candidate accepting the nomination.
  • Biographical information for the nominated company.
  • Biographical information for the designated company representative or contact person.
Completed ballots must be submitted to ADCI using the contact information provided on page 2 of the official ballot.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP – BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
In accordance with the ADCI By-Laws, ten (10) seats on the Board of Directors are designated for representatives from the General Membership Class.

For the 2026 election, two (2) General Member representatives will be elected from the slate of nominated candidates.
The slate of candidates includes:
  • One (1) General Member Company whose current term is expiring has agreed to stand for re-election.
  • Eleven (11) additional General Member Companies that have agreed to stand for election.
Biographical information for all nominated candidates is provided with the election materials.
Write-In Candidates

General Members may nominate alternate candidates through the write-in process. Each write-in nomination must include:
  • A written statement from each proposed candidate accepting the nomination.
  • Biographical information for each nominated company.
  • Biographical information for each designated company representative or contact person.
Completed ballots must be submitted to ADCI using the contact information provided on page 2 of the official ballot.

BALLOT SUBMISSION REMINDER

FINAL DEADLINE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2026

All eligible voting members must submit a new ballot for the 2026 Board of Directors election, regardless of whether they participated in the March 2026 voting process.

Previously submitted ballots will not be accepted or counted.

Please review the applicable election materials, candidate biographies, and voting instructions carefully before submitting your ballot.
ADCI appreciates the continued participation of its membership in the election process and the governance of the Association.