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Reporting Committees

Find out about the Council Officers 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, and four Vice-Presidents. The Officers are responsible for ensuring the efficient management of the Society.

Find out more about the Officers

Committees

There are five Standing Committees which report directly to Council, each with responsibility for particular areas of the Society's activities as detailed below. Each Committee is chaired by an Officer, usually, for a term of three years.

Reporting to Council through these Standing Committees are various sub-committees with special functions, some temporary, some permanent.

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

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Nominations Committee call out for new members

New members are currently sought for the newly formed Nominations Committee. Find out more and how to access the Candidate Information Pack and expression of interest form

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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 (EDIA) Committee

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-committees

  • Stratigraphy Commission
  • Professional and Scientific Interest Groups (PSIGs) Committee

Nominations Committee - Call for committee members

The newly formed Nominations Committee is seeking three additional members. 

Key aims:
  • Support Council to grow a pipeline of skilled volunteers to serve on Council and reporting committees
  • Support processes for recruiting and selecting Council and committee positions
  • Support the Society to achieve diversity across Council and committees
Who can apply?

Any Voting Member (Student Members, Fellows and Honorary Fellows) who has never served on Council.

How to apply?

Submissions close: 23:59 GMT on 15 October 2026