On this page, you will be able to see all of the positions in the BPA Governance.
Representation is at the heart of our Governance. Members play the vital role of shaping the direction of the Association by nominating and voting for their preferred candidates to be elected to vacant positions. All positions on these bodies are elected from the membership. Some positions are limited to members of the BPA Council while others require a member to meet certain eligibility requirements, for example, by being employed by a company that operates a car park in the Safer Parking Scheme, each of the positions listed below will detail the eligibility requirements.
For further information on the association and its constitutional procedures, please consult the Election Tables and this short guide. If you have any questions or for more information please email: elections@britishparking.co.uk.
BPA Board Positions
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Position
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Eligibility Criteria
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Electorate
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Chair of the BPA Board
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives*
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BPA Council of Representatives
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Chair of the Operational Services Board
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives*
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BPA Council of Representatives
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Chair of the Professional Development and Standards Board
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives*
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BPA Council of Representatives
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Chair of the Public Affairs and Communications Board
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives*
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BPA Council of Representatives
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Chair of the Technology, Innovation and Research Board
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives*
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BPA Council of Representatives
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4 x Ordinary Board Members
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Candidates must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives*
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BPA Council of Representatives
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*Please note that BPA members who provide services related to parking on private land who are a member of or are joining another parking ATA whether or not they are also members of the BPA’s Approved Operator Scheme, may serve on the Council of Representatives and service boards but will not be eligible to hold the position of Chair of an Interest or Regional/Country Group or be a Director of the BPA.
Council Positions
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Position
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Eligibility Criteria
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Electorate
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Vice President of BPA Council
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives
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BPA Council of Representatives
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8x Local Authority Representatives
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Corporate Member representative
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Corporate Members of the Local Authority Group
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7x Parking on Private Land Operator Representatives
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Corporate Member representative
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Corporate Members of the Parking on Private Land Group
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5x Parking Technology Representatives
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Corporate Member representative
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Corporate Members of the Parking Technology Group
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2x Parking Structures Representatives
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Corporate Member representative
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Corporate Members of the Parking Structures Group
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2x Enforcement Agencies Representatives
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Corporate Member representative
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Corporate Members of the Enforcement Agent Group
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1x Healthcare Provider Representatives
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Corporate Member representative
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Corporate Members of the Healthcare Group |
| 1x Retail/ Leisure Representatives |
Corporate Member representative |
Corporate Members of the Retail/ Leisure Group |
| 1x Higher Education Representatives |
Corporate Member representative |
Corporate Members of the Higher Education Group |
| 1x Consultants Representatives |
Corporate Member representative |
Corporate Members of the Consultant Group |
| 1x Individual Member Representatives |
Corporate Member representative |
Individual Members of the BPA |
| 12x Regional/ Country Representatives |
Corporate Member representative* |
Corporate Members registered in the Region/ Country |
*Please note that BPA members who provide services related to parking on private land who are a member of or are joining another parking ATA whether or not they are also members of the BPA’s Approved Operator Scheme, may serve on the Council of Representatives and service boards but will not be eligible to hold the position of Chair of an Interest or Regional/Country Group or be a Director of the BPA.
Operational Service Board Positions
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Position
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Eligibility Criteria |
Electorate |
| Chair of the Operational Services Board |
The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives* |
BPA Council of Representatives |
| 1 x Parking on Private Land service provider |
Corporate Member representative from the Parling on Parking on Private Land Membership group
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Corporate Members of the Parking on Private Land Operators Group |
| 2 x Parking on Private Land operator |
Corporate Member representative from the Parling on Parking on Private Land Membership group |
Corporate Members of the Parking on Private Land Operators Group |
| 4 x Members from the Council of Representatives |
The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives - No more than one representative from any electoral college. |
BPA Council of Representatives |
| 3x SPS Representative |
This position is open to both BPA and Non-BPA members of the Safer Parking Scheme. Operators must have a Park Mark accredited car park |
Elected by members of the Safer Parking Scheme but no more than one from any one electoral college/sector.) |
*Please note that BPA members who provide services related to parking on private land who are a member of or are joining another parking ATA whether or not they are also members of the BPA’s Approved Operator Scheme, may serve on the Council of Representatives and service boards but will not be eligible to hold the position of Chair of an Interest or Regional/Country Group or be a Director of the BPA.
Professional Development and Standards Service Board Positions
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Eligibility Criteria |
Electorate |
| Chair of the Professional Development and Standards Board |
The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives* |
BPA Council of Representatives |
| 5 x Members from the Council of Representatives |
The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives - No more than one representative from any electoral college |
BPA Council of Representatives |
| 1 x Members from the Council of Representatives |
The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives - This candidate will also be the Chair of the Professional Conduct Panel |
BPA Council of Representatives |
| 7 x BPA Members |
Elected from and by the BPA membership: 1 x Operator/service provider (eg civil enforcement agents, AOS members, national operators) 1 x Client representative (eg local authorities, healthcare, higher education) 2 x Individual Members 1 x Learning Provider Member 2 x Members - No more than one representative from any electoral college |
BPA Membership |
*Please note that BPA members who provide services related to parking on private land who are a member of or are joining another parking ATA whether or not they are also members of the BPA’s Approved Operator Scheme, may serve on the Council of Representatives and service boards but will not be eligible to hold the position of Chair of an Interest or Regional/Country Group or be a Director of the BPA.
Public Affairs and Communications Service Board Positions
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Position
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Eligibility Criteria
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Electorate
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Chair of the Public Affairs and Communications Services Board
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives
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BPA Council of Representatives
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5 x Members from the Council of Representatives
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives - No more than one representative from any electoral college
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BPA Council of Representatives
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1 x Member from the Council of Representatives
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives and have been elected to the EPA policy committee
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BPA Council of Representatives
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5 x BPA Members
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An employee of a BPA member or an Individual Member
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BPA Membership
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2 x Members from marketing/communications departments
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An employee of a BPA member employed in marking or communications
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BPA Membership
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*Please note that BPA members who provide services related to parking on private land who are a member of or are joining another parking ATA whether or not they are also members of the BPA’s Approved Operator Scheme, may serve on the Council of Representatives and service boards but will not be eligible to hold the position of Chair of an Interest or Regional/Country Group or be a Director of the BPA.
Technology, Innovation, and Research Service Board Positions
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Position
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Eligibility Criteria
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Electorate
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Chair of Research Innovation and Technology Board
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives*
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BPA Council of Representatives
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5 x Members from the Council of Representatives
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The candidate must be a member of the BPA Council of Representatives - No more than one representative from any electoral college
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BPA Council of Representatives
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2 x Ordinary BPA Members
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An employee of a BPA member or an Individual Member
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BPA Membership
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2 x Members with relevant technology and innovation experience
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An employee of a BPA member or an Individual Member
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BPA Membership
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2 x Members with research experience
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An employee of a BPA member or an Individual Member
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BPA Membership
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*Please note that BPA members who provide services related to parking on private land who are a member of or are joining another parking ATA whether or not they are also members of the BPA’s Approved Operator Scheme, may serve on the Council of Representatives and service boards but will not be eligible to hold the position of Chair of an Interest or Regional/Country Group or be a Director of the BPA.