In accordance with the constitution governing the English Council of the Society, it is now time for the Regions within England to nominate members to fill the posts of Chairman and Deputy Chairman for the period 2005-07.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Within each Region members submit names to their Regional Secretary.
2. Members present at a Regional meeting choose the Region's candidate(s) for office from amongst the names submitted.
3. Regional nominations are then sent to the BGS office.
4. A postal ballot is held amongst the members of the English Council which determines the national appointments. These become effective in Spring 2005.

It is the responsibility of the Regional Secretaries to ensure that:

(a) a notice calling for nominations is sent to all Regional members note: adequate time should be allowed to enable members to submit names)

(b) a Regional meeting is called to select Regional nominations. These should be forwarded to BGS office no later than 30 November 2004. Submission of names via email is perfectly acceptable.

Should any member or Regional Secretary have any queries, please contact Alex Mair at the BGS office.