The Royal Statistical Society is looking for new trustees to serve on its Council from 1 January 2022.

We are keen to receive members' suggestions of people who would make effective Council members, and to hear from those who would like to put themselves forward. Please contact Sarah Campbell in the Chief Executive's office by 31 December 2020. Nominations should be accompanied by a short account of the individual's areas of expertise, and how they might contribute to Council.
 
The RSS Council is the Society's board of trustees, and needs members who are:

• Committed to providing effective and constructive oversight of the Society's finances, fundraising and risk management processes
• Available to serve for a four-year term
• Able to attend three Council meetings per year, and to take on another role, such as Council representative to a section

At the recent RSS International Conference, Deborah Ashby highlighted the importance of increasing the diversity of the Society's leadership. We would particularly encourage nominations which might help improve the representation of the following groups:

• Members of the black and minority ethnic community
• Those employed in the private sector
• Fellows working in or with the media, with fundraising experience, and with strong external networks.

At a meeting next spring, Council will nominate eleven candidates to participate in the ballot for nine new members of Council. After this there will be an opportunity for any four fellows to formally nominate a fellow for election. More information on how to do this will be communicated in due course.

Read more about RSS Council.