Approximately one third of the elected positions on the Council (Board of Trustees) come up for election each year. Positions carry full responsibility as Trustees of the charity, and are demanding in terms of attendance at both committee and Council meetings. 

Those elected will be expected to serve the interests of the Society as a whole. In addition, election brings responsibility to serve on the relevant Committee of Council.

This means committing to participate in at least 6 committee meetings each year (more for those elected as Chair of the Annual Conference, as Honorary Secretaries and as Vice-Presidents).

Any Fellow (but not Ordinary Member) may stand for election to available positions, but we would expect that candidates for election hold relevant expertise and professional standing.

Election is by postal ballot and votes cast in person at the AGM. It is most helpful if those standing for election have prior experience of serving on a Committee of Council.

Details for elections in 2009 will be posted later.