how the society works

council is also supported by the finance committee who provide advice and expertise in the management of all aspects of the society's finances, including budgets, the investment portfolio, the annual report, the reserves policy and exceptional expenditure. it simultaneously works to ensure that the society operates in a sustainable manner.

the audit risk and evaluation committee reports to council, ensuring scrutiny and transparency in the financial management of the society and provides assurance and recommendations to the society on its governance and risk management framework.

the building communities committee is primarily responsible for driving forward the key strategic aim to “enable our members to strengthen their existing relationships and gain access to new communities, unlocking the potential for knowledge exchange.”

however, it works across all areas of activity as it is also responsible for driving content themes for events, journals, microbiology today and other activities to support all three main strategic objectives.

the impact and influence committee is primarily responsible for driving forward the key strategic aim to “advance understanding of microbiology and champion the contribution made by microbiology, our members and their work in addressing global challenges”.

it does this through increasing opportunities for members to communicate their work, raising the profile of microbiology and increasing the influence of the society with the public, policy makers and other stakeholders.

the sustainability committee has a variety of areas of focus. it is primarily responsible for driving forward the key strategic aim to “reinforce the society’s long-term sustainability and resilience by diversifying income streams, increasing efficiency and ensuring robust governance” but works across the entire society, and collaborate with other organisations as it develops the future leadership of the society through professional development and 2022世界杯对阵分析 engagement opportunities.

it also works to ensure the long-term viability of our operations through income diversification development via commercial and philanthropic means, which in turn supports all society activities. 

our early career members are literally our future and so the ec forum executive committee has an essential role in leading the work of the early career forum, ensuring that early career members and their views are included across all society activities by having representation across all other committees and divisions. they also work to bring ec issues to the fore to ensure the society is fully supporting the future of microbiology.