National Committee Elections 2026

In 2026, there are four vacancies on National Committee and an election will be held to fill them. Applications to stand for Resolution’s National Committee have closed. Details of applicants will be released shortly.

Joining National Committee is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the diverse community that makes up Resolution membership. It is a significant commitment which includes statutory responsibilities, and we are grateful to those who serve Resolution in this way.

As part of National Committee you will play a key role in influencing and contributing to our plans to advise, direct, and support Resolution’s vision to retain existing members and attract future members, and to produce better outcomes for separating families and their children.

The successful candidates will take office at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 21 May 2026.

What is National Committee and what does it mean to be a member of it?

National Committee is Resolution’s Board of Directors. Being elected to National Committee is not a political appointment but one that focuses on ensuring the organisation works well for its members. The role comes with the expectation that you will make yourself available for approximately eight meetings a year, some conducted remotely over zoom and some meetings held in person in and nearby London (two with overnight stays), including reading and preparation time before meetings in readiness for informed discussion.

The initial term of a Resolution National Committee member is three years and members can re-stand for subsequent terms.

There is no financial remuneration for being on National Committee although reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed.

Please read the following information carefully to understand the role, remit and responsibilities of National Committee, you can also find more information in the Application Pack. It is particularly important to understand the statutory role and responsibilities that are required of a Company Director.

What are the criteria for standing for election to National Committee?

• you must be a full Member of Resolution as Associate members are not eligible to stand for or vote in the election.
• your membership must be current and paid in full.
• you must complete the declarations to confirm that you are a member of good standing; committed to working within the Resolution Code of Practice and agree to the Statement of Ethical Principles and Practice; the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy and all other policies and procedures that govern Resolution and any other Code or statutory requirements you are required to meet professionally.
• you must have completed the Code in Practice training (if you haven’t, you can purchase and complete it online).
• you must confirm that you have understood the responsibilities of National Committee members as laid out in this document.
• you must confirm that you understand the statutory requirements of company directors and that you are not disqualified or for any other reason in law or in your conduct prevented from becoming a company director for Resolution.

How does the election run?

Resolution’s Articles of Association give a basic outline of how Directors are appointed to the National Committee. Our Standards Committee is responsible for oversight of the applicable principles and standards of the elections process as a whole. Our staff team are accountable for the processing of applications and responding to any concerns.

Each year the membership votes new members onto the National Committee, Resolution’s board of directors. Voting in the elections is your opportunity to choose the people you want to play a key strategic role in leading our organisation. Civica who organise, receive and verify the voting and results runs the election voting process, independently of Resolution.

Full Members of Resolution are eligible to vote. Voting closes at 12.00pm on Monday 18 May. The successful candidates will take office at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 21 May 2026.