16 Apr 2026, 14:20BUC Communications and BUC Secretariat
BUC Session 2026: The Role of Delegates
As the British Union Conference (BUC) prepares for Session 2026, it is important for members to understand the role of delegates and the significance of the decisions made during this key gathering in the life of the Church.
What decisions are made at a Constituency Session?
At a Constituency Session, delegates are entrusted with making important decisions that shape both the leadership and strategic direction of the Union.
· Elect BUC officers, including the President, Executive Secretary, and Treasurer
· Elect members of the Executive Committee and, where applicable, Departmental Directors
· Receive and review reports from Union officers and departmental directors
· Consider, endorse, and approve strategic plans that guide the mission of the Church in harmony with the policies of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church
How do delegates vote?
Delegates participate in the Session in person, and all voting takes place on-site during the Session proceedings.
· Each delegate holds one vote
· Delegates must be physically present at the Session to participate in voting
· Proxy voting is not permitted
Voting is typically conducted by viva voce (voice vote). However, the chair may call for other methods, including electronic voting systems used on-site, secret ballots, or the use of voting cards.
What positions are elected at a Constituency Session?
· BUC officers: President, Executive Secretary, and Treasurer
· Non ex officio members of the Executive Committee
· Departmental Directors, Associate Directors, Associate Secretaries, and Associate Treasurers (where applicable)
· Officers of local Missions within the BUC territory
· Leaders or board members of Union institutions, where required
As the Session approaches, delegates carry a significant responsibility – to prayerfully consider decisions that will guide the future mission and ministry of the Church across the Union.
* In the next issue of BUC News, we will explore the role of the Recommendations and Nominating Committees.
As the British Union Conference (BUC) prepares for Session 2026, it is important for members to understand the role of delegates and the significance of the decisions made during this key gathering in the life of the Church.
What decisions are made at a Constituency Session?
At a Constituency Session, delegates are entrusted with making important decisions that shape both the leadership and strategic direction of the Union.
· Elect BUC officers, including the President, Executive Secretary, and Treasurer
· Elect members of the Executive Committee and, where applicable, Departmental Directors
· Receive and review reports from Union officers and departmental directors
· Consider, endorse, and approve strategic plans that guide the mission of the Church in harmony with the policies of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church
How do delegates vote?
Delegates participate in the Session in person, and all voting takes place on-site during the Session proceedings.
· Each delegate holds one vote
· Delegates must be physically present at the Session to participate in voting
· Proxy voting is not permitted
Voting is typically conducted by viva voce (voice vote). However, the chair may call for other methods, including electronic voting systems used on-site, secret ballots, or the use of voting cards.
What positions are elected at a Constituency Session?
· BUC officers: President, Executive Secretary, and Treasurer
· Non ex officio members of the Executive Committee
· Departmental Directors, Associate Directors, Associate Secretaries, and Associate Treasurers (where applicable)
· Officers of local Missions within the BUC territory
· Leaders or board members of Union institutions, where required
As the Session approaches, delegates carry a significant responsibility – to prayerfully consider decisions that will guide the future mission and ministry of the Church across the Union.
* In the next issue of BUC News, we will explore the role of the Recommendations and Nominating Committees.
