General Council Business Committee elections
Nominations for Election to Membership of the General Council Business Committee are now sought to fill a number of vacancies on the General Council Business Committee from 1 February 2027 for a period of four years. A copy of the nomination form is available Nomination Form 2026.docx. Nominations must be received by 4pm on 30 November 2026, with candidate statements/biographies then published online for online voting to take place. Elected members will be confirmed at the General Council Half Yearly Meeting on 25 January 2027.
The General Council appoints 20 members to the General Council Business Committee. Members of academic staff (who are also members of the General Council) are eligible for nomination. The term of office will be four years.
The General Council Business Committee acts on behalf of the General Council in matters within its powers, including those delegated by the University Court or Senate. The Business Committee makes representations to the Court on Ordinances and Resolutions.
The Convenor of the Business Committee reports to the General Council at statutory Half-Yearly Meetings of the General Council. The Committee comprises the Principal, two General Council Assessors, twenty Elected Members and the Clerk to the General Council. The Committee meets four times per year (in-person and online) and Members also attend the two Half-Yearly Meetings of the General Council meetings.
For further information about the Half-Yearly Meeting of the General Council, and how to join please see here.