Still time to stand for election to RCVS and VN Councils

With the deadline approaching at the end of this month, there is still just under a week in which to submit your nomination for election to RCVS Council or VN Council.

There are six seats available on RCVS Council and two on VN Council. Candidate nominations must be received by 31 January 2010; voting papers will then be distributed to all veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses eligible to vote, the election held in March and the results announced early in May. Those elected will take their seats at RCVS Day in July to serve four-year terms.

All prospective candidates need to provide the signatures and registered/listed addresses of two proposers, and should also submit a short biography, 'manifesto' and photograph for inclusion in the elections booklets.

Nobody can nominate more than one candidate, and no current member of the RCVS Council or VN Council may nominate anyone.

Both RCVS Council and VN Council members are permitted to claim certain expenditures arising from Council-related duties and their employers can also claim a standard day-rate for loss of earnings.

All nominations must be made in writing on the prescribed form and received by the Registrar on or before the closing date of 31 January 2010.