Meet your 2026 CIPP Board of Directors Nominees

October 28, 2026 | AGM

This year CIPP members are electing 4 members employed by the City of Ottawa to two-year terms.

The CIPP Board of Directors is made up of 9 members, and elections are staggered to ensure strong institutional memory and consistency in governance. The roles of President, Vice-President, and Treasurer are voted on by the 9 elected directors.

The election will take place online through Simply Voting from November 9 to November 19, 2026. Voting information will be sent to all members by email.

To learn more about this year’s nominees, watch their video introductions below.

Abdul Mottalib

Planning, Development and Building Department, Senior Engineer.

Ahmad Luqman

Community and Social Services Department, Policy and Program Consultant. 

Allan Dykstra

Ottawa Public Health, Strategic Program and Project Officer.

Karim Mekki

Ottawa Public Health, Supervisor.

Saynab Xasan

Ottawa Public Health, Community Engagement Coordinator.

Shen Bai 

Revenue Services, Municipal Assessment Advisor.