2025 Elections

TRUSTEE VACANCIES
 

The Society for Experimental Biology welcomes nominations from members for the following Trustee positions that become available in July 2025:
 

• Treasurer (4-year term)

If you would like to nominate yourself, or someone you know, for the position of Treasurer please complete the form available   here . 

The deadline for nominations is the 15^th May 2025. 

If only one nomination is received for this position then that candidate will deem to be elected to the Council unopposed. 

If voting is required, we will advertise on the website and via email, and all members will be eligible to vote.

In addition, the Society will appoint a Vice President in 2025, who will serve for two years as Vice President and then take up the position of President in July 2027.

The appointment of the President/Vice President of the Society is reserved for the decision of Council. However, members are welcome to send suggestions of suitably qualified individuals with a background in cell biology to the council using by email by the deadline of 15^th May 2025.  .

The eligibility criteria for the position of VP/President can be found HERE.

Please state their name, position and provide a short paragraph about their suitability for the position.
 

ELECTION PROCESS 2025

About the Council:

The SEB Council serves as the Trustee Board for the Society. The SEB is both a charity and a company limited by guarantee.  As a member of Council you will be a trustee of the charity and a director of the company.

The Vice-President is nominated by each section in turn and is then appointed by Council. The appointment is for two years and then the Vice President is appointed President for a further two years.

The other positions are nominated by the membership and then elected by the members of the Society.

Eligibility of candidates:

 A candidate for election to Council must be a member of the Society.

The Essential Trustee guidance, published by the Charity Commission, outlines the following eligibility criteria for trustees:

You must be at least 16 years old;

You must be properly appointed following the procedures and any restrictions in the charity’s governing document (SEB’s Articles of Association).

You must not act as a trustee if you are disqualified, unless authorised to do so by a waiver from the Commission. The reasons for disqualification include:

• being bankrupt (undischarged) or having an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA)

• having an unspent conviction for certain offences (including any that involve dishonesty or deception)

• being on the sex offenders’ register

As a Trustee you will be expected to declare all and any conflicts of interest and complete the Charity Commission for England & Wales Trustee Eligibility Declaration.

Eligibility to nominate or vote:

All members of the Society are eligible to nominate individuals for all vacant Council positions.

If voting is required, this will be advertised on the website and via email, and all members will be eligible to vote.

TIMELINE
 

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

With thanks and best regards,
The SEB Team