The BSE Council comprises up to 13 elected members (who are automatically Trustees of the Charity and Directors of the Company).They serve a 3 year term and can, if they wish, seek election for a second term.
The President is chosen from Council members and remains a member for the duration of office (3 years) plus an additional two years as Immediate Past President. The Vice President is chosen from Council members and remains a member for the duration of office (3 years). The elected members can co-opt additional members who each serve a one year term.
This year there are four vacancies for elected Council members to serve from 2020 – 2023. These will be filled by on-line ballot. We want the Council to reflect all members of the Society, so all members are encouraged to stand for election and to vote once the elections open.
Anyone wishing to nominate a candidate should do so in writing to: [email protected]. E-mail is the preferred option for receipt of nominations. Please note due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot guarantee receipt of postal nominations.
Prospective trustees should be aware of conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation in which a trustee’s personal interests or loyalties could, or could be seen to, prevent the trustee from making a decision only in the best interests of the charity. On appointment all trustees are required to complete a Declaration of Personal Interest form and a Trustee Eligibility Declaration form.
Nominations must be received no later than Wednesday 2 September 2020 and must be accompanied by a declaration from the candidate that he/she is willing to stand for election, plus a statement in support of his/her application (strict maximum of 150 words).
The candidate statement will be posted on our website at the opening of the vote.
Any BSE member can serve on the Council. It is very important that Council reflects the membership as a whole, both professionally and geographically. If you would like to learn more about what is involved before deciding whether to stand for election, please contact the President at [email protected] or the Honorary Secretary at [email protected].