The 2025 Annual General Meeting of the International Continence Society will be held at 13:00 - 14:00 on Saturday 20 September 2025 in Room A2, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), United Arab Emirates. The ICS AGM is open to all valid ICS members, however only 2025 members are able to vote.
In accordance with the ICS Articles of Association and Bylaws, the voting set out in this notice will be conducted by way of poll, called for by the General Secretary. Votes can be submitted electronically in advance of the AGM using the links provided, or cast by paper ballot during the AGM.
This is your opportunity as an ICS member to make an impact on the leadership of the society. Terms of office for trustees are three years. The term of Treasurer is for a term of three years.
Results
Online votes were open for all members prior to the AGM. 60 members attended the AGM and were digitally scanned to identify them. Any online votes cast by those present in person were removed from the online total. Paper ballots were issued to all members present at the AGM and duly cast.
| Candidate |
Vote |
Online Before AGM |
Online with In-Person Removed |
In-Person Ballots |
Total |
Percentage |
Result |
| Adrian Wagg |
Yes |
74 |
67 |
54 |
121 |
94.5 |
YES |
| |
No |
2 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
5.5 |
|
| TOTAL |
|
76 |
69 |
59 |
128 |
|
|
Adrian Wagg was duly elected as ICS Treasurer
| Candidate |
Vote |
Online Before AGM |
Online with In-Person Removed |
In-Person Ballots |
Total |
Percentage |
Result |
| Maurizio Serati |
Yes |
73 |
65 |
58 |
123 |
96.1 |
YES |
| |
No |
3 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
3.9 |
|
| TOTAL |
|
76 |
68 |
60 |
128 |
|
|
Maurizio Serati was duly elected as ICS Trustee
Voting for Trustees
The below candidates are submitted for formal election at the Annual General Meeting. This a YES/NO vote and is a necessary step in order to comply with UK Company Law.
Candidates are appointed if a majority of ICS members vote in favour of their appointment, i.e. that they have more YES votes than NO votes.
Learn more about ICS voting and elections
Proxy Votes
The ICS offers online voting in order to allow every member to have their say, even if they are unable to attend the AGM. However, if you are unable to vote online or wish someone to vote on your behalf at the AGM then you may appoint a proxy vote or vote by post. In order to appoint another ICS member to vote on your behalf at the AGM please complete the ICS Voting Proxy Form. The proxy form should be returned to the ICS office via email by 19 September 2025. Once the proxy form is received, a receipt will be issued to the appointed voter. This receipt should be presented to the ICS staff at the Annual General Meeting in return for ballot papers.