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Reporting Committees

Find out about the Council Officers group of the Geological Society, and the six standing committees which report directly to Council, each with responsibility for a particular area of the Society's activities

Officers

The Council Officers group comprises the President, Treasurer, four honorary secretaries and the Vice Presidents. The Officers are responsible for ensuring the efficient management of the Society.

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Committees

There are six standing committees which report directly to Council, each with responsibility for particular areas of the Society's activities.

Except for the Finance and Planning Committee, each Committee is chaired by a Secretary, usually, for a term of three years. The Finance and Planning Committee is chaired by the Treasurer. Reporting to Council through these committees are various sub-committees with special functions, some temporary, some permanent.

Various Sub-Committees report to the six standing committees.

Standing Committees:

External Relations Committee

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Sub-committees

  • Education Committee
  • Joint Higher Education Network Committee
  • Geoconservation Committee
  • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee (EDIA)

Finance and Planning Committee

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Sub- committee

  • Investment Committee
  • Development Committee

Professional and Chartership Committee

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Sub-committees

  • Accreditation Committee
  • Chartership Audit Panel
  • Regional Groups Committee
  • Training Course Committee

Publications and Information Committee

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Sub-committees

  • Books Editorial Committee
  • JGS Editorial Board
  • QJEGH Editorial Board

Science Committee

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Sub-committee

  • Stratigraphy Commission

In addition to the Officers group and the standing committees, there are currently three additional committees which report directly to Council. These are:

  • Audit Committee
  • Awards Committee
  • Elections Committee