CHANGES TO THE IBFI CONSTITUTION
W
e don’t expect everyone to have
The four-year terms of our steering committee
read the full 15 pages of the IBFI's
members will be staggered and fall in middle
constitution, code of conduct and
of the Presidential term. As such, the first
suggested post-fit guarantee, but there are some
steering committee elections will be held at the
important changes we’d like you to know about.
AGM in 2021, ready for new terms to begin in
As with any constitution, it’s an evolving
January 2022.
document and the IBFI is always open to suggestions on how it could be improved — from members and non-members alike. The first big change we’d like to highlight is that, as a member organisation, the IBFI will now hold an annual general meeting (AGM). This will allow us to present the annual reports and ask members to vote on any proposed changes to the constitution.
CODE OF CONDUCT Our code of conduct has leant heavily on those of similar organisations already working in sport and exercise. It builds on the work done by Medicine of Cycling and allows us to outline the remit of a bike fitter, explaining the limitations of the role, and what a fitter should (and shouldn’t) do to remain within their training and expertise. It also highlights the
IBFI ELECTIONS
importance of confidentiality and data
Secondly, the IBFI committees are shifting
protection and outline the professional and
towards being democratically-elected. That
personal conduct expected from an IBFI fitter.
means that as a member of the IBFI, you’ll not
Our recommended post-fit guarantee is
just be able to vote for who the next president is,
optional, but outlines the level of service we’d
you’ll also be able to vote for the entire steering
like to see our fitters offer. Allowing customers
committee and even stand in the election to fill
to return for a free follow up if necessary is a
one of the roles yourself.
great learning opportunity and a fantastic way
The first four-year term of our President started
to generate a loyal customer base keen to
this January, so the first Presidential elections
refer people your way.
will be held at the AGM in 2023, ready for the
To read the documents in full, visit
new term to begin in January 2024.
ibfi-certification.com/ibfi-draft-constitution
