| Administrative History | The elections committee is chaired by the President and includes the other Officers and two members of Council. Its purpose is to ensure the proper conduct of elections to Council, and to deal with complaints relating to this. It provides the nominations of Officers for election to Council, including the President-designate, taking into account the need for a balance in geoscientific disciplines, home regions, and other characteristics. It also chooses candidates from within Council to be nominated for the role of Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. |