Governance

The British Mycological Society is a registered charity (No. 276503) with the Charity Commission.

All procedures and activities of the Society are governed by the Constitution.

The Society is governed by the Trustees, who sit on Council and meet twice a year. Members of Council are elected according to the Constitution and ratified at the Annual General Meeting.

The Council is supported by four standing Committees: the Fungal Biology Research Committee, the Field Mycology & Conservation Committtee, the Fungal Education & Outreach Committee and the Publications Committee.

The Trustees' report and the accounts are prepared each year and presented to the membership for the AGM.

About the BMS Council

The Council is the governing body for the Society, ensuring compliance with the Constitution, developing the strategy, and ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver the Society's mission and objectives. The Council works closely with the Executive Officer and other staff of the BMS Office. All members of BMS Council are Trustees of the Society.

BMS Trustee role description - responsibilities of a BMS Trustee

Individual role descriptions - outlines of the main responsibilities of each of the roles on Council

Special General Meeting

BMS members are invited to attend a Special General Meeting at 12:30pm on Wednesday 11th December (via Zoom) to elect the Chair of the Fungal Biology Research Committee.  

Nomination: Dr Jason Rudd, Rothamsted Research.

Dr Jason Rudd is a senior Scientist at Rothamsted Research, specialising in molecular plant pathology and is currently project leader in the wheat pathogenomics team studying Zymoseptoria tritici. His research is revealing many new aspects of fungal virulence and of novel genes that are essential for causing plant disease. Jason is an established fungal biologist and his area of expertise complements that of the current Fungal Biology Research Committee. Jason is very well connected to promote the Fungal Biology activities of the BMS to the large Plant Pathology community and beyond. His extensive experience in leading a team will facilitate effective leadership of the FBR Committee. Jason is excited to engage with the BMS, to promote fungal science, and is happy to be nominated for the position of Chair of the FBR committee. Due to his academic standing, leadership credentials, and connections with current mycological research activity, Jason has the necessary attributes to be a worthy member of BMS Council and Trustee of the BMS.

Supported by: Prof Janet Quinn and Prof Elaine Bignell.

• Details of the meeting will be sent to all members by email.  If you have any queries, please contact Dr Emma Thompson, Executive Officer.