Committees of Council
The Society's Bye Laws enable Council to set up working committees and advisory groups to help oversee areas of the Society's work. Each committee and advisory group has its own terms of reference.
There are three routes by which Fellows can join committees of Council: direct election, appointment by application, and direct co-option.
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Elections for roles on committees will be held at the same time and in the same way as the Council elections, with the results announced at the AGM in June.
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Appointment by application will be via expressions of interest sent to either the Chair of the Committee or to the Director’s office (director@rgs.org).
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Committees reserve the right to co-opt at any point in the year should the needs of the Committee dictate.
Full details of the membership of each of the Sub-Committee and the routes for appointment are embedded in the Terms of Reference of the respective committees. These vary according to the needs of that area, and may change depending on the nature of the work and projects that are in progress. Notices of opportunities to stand/apply (as relevant) to such opportunities will be publicised via the Society’s communications channels e.g. Latest news articles and other member communications.
Current opportunities
Research and Higher Education Committee
The Research and Higher Education Committee hold elections annually for the Chair of Annual Conference (one fixed two-year role) and a member of the Research and Higher Education committee (one fixed three-year role).
The Research Group representative is elected by executive members of the Research Groups (one fixed three-year term) and the Postgraduate representative is elected by the Postgraduate Forum (one fixed one-year term).
Expeditions and Fieldwork Committee
The Expeditions and Fieldwork Committee has a mixture of directly co-opted members, appointments and elections. All members of the Committee serve a single fixed term of four years.
Education Committee
The Education Committee directly co-opts members to vacant roles. All members of the Committee serve one fixed term of four years.
Professional Practice Committee
The Professional Practice Committee has a mixture of elected and directly appointed members.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee has a mixture of elected and directly appointed members.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing the Society's finances and ensuring appropriate financial processes and controls are in place.
Education Committee
The Education Committee guides the Society's work related to school pupils and the promotion of good practice in geographical education.
Expeditions and Fieldwork Committee
The Expeditions and Fieldwork Committee guides the Society's work concerning scientific expeditions, fieldwork and outdoor learning.
Research and Higher Education Committee
The Research and Higher Education Committee guides the Society's work to promote and support geographers, geographical communities and geographical research.
Professional Practice Committee
The Professional Practive Committee guides the Society's work that promotes and supports geographers, geographical communities and professional geographical practice.
Collections Advisory Group
The Collections Advisory Group provides external expertise and advice on the use and stewardship of the Society's Collections.
EDI and Sustainability Review Group
The EDIAG is responsible for reviewing the Society's work and progress on equality, diversity and inclusion.
Medals and Awards Committee
The Medals and Awards Committee ensures that nominations are eligible for consideration and recommends recipients for approval by Council.
Regions Committee
The Regions Committee provides a forum for the Society's regional committees to share experiences and best practice.