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High Council
The High Council is an international group of Salvation Army officers composed of active Commissioners and Territorial Commanders with the rank of full Colonel who have held the rank for at least two years, who elect the General.
2011
The 17th High Council convened on Friday, January 21, 2011, at Sunbury Court, United Kingdom. On January 31, General-Elect Linda Bond was announced.
Candidates
- Commissioner Linda Bond
- Commissioner Max Feener
- Commissioner William Francis
- Commissioner Dick Krommenhoek
- Commissioner M. Christine MacMillan
- Commissioner John Matear
- Commissioner William Roberts
- Commissioner Robert Street
- Commissioner Barry Swanson
2013
The 18th High Council convened on Monday, July 29, 2013, at the Renaissance Hotel, London Heathrow, United Kingdom. On August 3, General-Elect André Cox was announced with immediate effect.
Candidates
- Commissioner André Cox
- Commissioner Kenneth G Hodder
- Commissioner James Knaggs
- Commissioner Dick Krommenhoek
- Commissioner Barry Swanson
2018
The 19th High Council convened on May 17, 2018. On May 24, General-Elect Brian Peddle was announced.
Candidates
- Commissioner Brad Bailey
- Commissioner William Cochrane
- Commissioner Kenneth G Hodder
- Commissioner E. Jane Paone
- Commissioner Brian Peddle
2023
The 20th High Council was convened on May 24, 2023. General-Elect Lyndon Buckingham was announced.
Candidates
- Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham
- Commissioner Merle Heatwole
- Commissioner Kenneth G Hodder
- Colonel Diana MacDonald
- Commissioner Keith Conrad (Nominated but declined)