The Geological Society of London COUNCIL

Alex Whittaker (AW) had agreed to stay on for another year to allow time to identify the next Secretary of Science Committee and to continue to support current work around the new Science Strategy. [...] MD said it would be ideal to have a strong pool of candidates to stand and asked Council to encourage candidates through use of their networks. [...] REMOVAL OF FELLOWS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF THE 2020 SUBSCRIPTIONS (CM/62/20) Subscriptions matters Council AGREED those wishing to continue with their membership should be allowed to continue as “dormant” and defer payment due to the current extenuating circumstances. [...] 10.2 DRAFT BUDGET 2021 AMc said that the draft 2021 budget showed a £200k deficit and that the aim was to create a final budget with a £40-50k surplus for review at the FPC. [...] He said there had been further amendments to align with the Paris Accord and also address the Society’s relationship with the petroleum and other extractive industries.