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Special General Meeting and Member Vote

By order of Council and in accordance with the RSS Charter and Bylaws, members are warmly invited to a Special General Meeting which will be held online on Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 4pm. Those who wish to attend the meeting should book here.  

We very much hope you will be able to join us. 

The RSS Council approved suggested changes to the RSS Charter and Bylaws as a result of the governance review at their meeting in June; Privy Council Advisors requested a minor amendment. 

Now, we need your voice! RSS members, please join us at this dedicated Special General Meeting to cast your vote and help ensure the RSS is fit for the future. 

Special resolution 

Members will be asked to vote on the following special resolution that: 

  1. The proposed amendments to the Royal Charter and Bylaws of the Royal Statistical Society, as circulated to the members and presented to this Special General Meeting, be and are hereby approved.  

  1. The Society be authorised to petition His Majesty in Council, through the Privy Council Office, for approval of the amendments to the Royal Charter and Bylaws.  

  1. The Council of the Society be authorised to make such minor, technical, consequential or drafting amendments to the proposed Charter and Bylaws as may be required by the Privy Council Office, provided that such amendments do not materially alter the substance or intent of the amendments approved by the members.  

  1. The Council, the President, and the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to take all such steps, execute all such documents, and do all such things as are necessary or expedient to give effect to this Resolution and to the implementation of the amendments following approval by His Majesty in Council.  

Members who are unable to attend the meeting can make arrangements for a proxy vote, as outlined below. 

Proposed changes 

The changes proposed by RSS Council are set out in the proposed amended Charter and Bylaws. The changes are outlined in the full schedule of changes together with the rationale for each change. The current Charter and Bylaws are also available for reference and comparison. We encourage all members to fully consider and familiarise themselves with the proposed changes prior to the meeting. 

Proxy voting 

Members who are unable to attend the meeting may appoint the meeting Chair RSS President, Professor Sir John Aston, as their proxy to vote on their behalf. 

Proxy votes should be submitted via the form provided by 4pm Monday 16th November in order to be included in the final vote.