Group Co-ordination Committee

The Committee advises Council on the structure and operation of Divisions and Groups.

The core functions of the committee will be to:

  1. Advise on and make recommendations concerning the creation, merger and closure of groups and divisions
  2. Ensure that the portfolio of groups reflects accurately current and emerging physics activities
  3. Monitor the activities of groups, including their use of funds
  4. Allocate resources to groups according to the budget set by Council
  5. Arrange elections for membership of GCC
  6. Work with the Conference Office to agree operational matters concerning conference organisation
  7. Ensure that all group and division activity is consistent with the diversity and inclusion policies agreed by Council
  8. Advise Council on matters pertaining to groups and divisions and on mechanisms to deal with policy decisions
  9. Consider other matters as requested by Council or its boards and committees
CategoryPresent MemberPosition
Honorary SecretaryStuart PalmerChair
Representatives on CouncilGordon Love David McPhail Nicola Wilkin 
Elected representatives of Groups  Karen Aplin Andy Augousti John Battye Alan Watson Stephen Kukureka Michael Poole Peter Weightman Nigel WoolseyMember
Chief ExecutiveRobert Kirby-HarrisEx officio  
Director, Education and SciencePeter Main
Director, Membership and BusinessJohn Brindley
Science Support OfficerClaire CopelandIn attendance/ Secretary