RHS elections

Election of President, Treasurer & Members of Council

The President and Treasurer of the RHS are elected annually by the members of the Society at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The other elected Members of Council usually serve for five years with at least three retiring each year. New members are elected at the AGM with candidates having been nominated in accordance with the nomination process.
 
The deadline for candidates seeking the support of Council in the 2019 elections is Friday 19 October 2018. The deadline for candidates wishing to proceed directly to the election is 1 March 2019.
 
The RHS is committed to providing equal opportunities and will welcome nominations from any eligible member of the Society.

Nominations for Council

• Covering letter - Council (189kB pdf)
• Role of Council (100kB pdf)
• Election process (245kB pdf)
• Election regulations (138kB pdf)
• Nomination form (187kB pdf)
• Supporter form (97kB pdf)

Nominations for President

• Nomination form (193kB pdf)
• Supporter form (97kB pdf)

Nominations for Treasurer

• Nomination form (115kB pdf)
• Supporter form (94kB pdf)

For more information about RHS elections, please refer to the Charter and bye-laws and associated regulations. For further queries, email the Secretary or telephone 020 7821 3068.
 

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