Governance and Guidelines

The International Society for Seed Science was inaugurated on January 28, 1999, at the Sixth International Workshop on Seeds in Merida, Mexico. Its registration as a Charity with its official address in England was accepted in June 2000.

The ISSS is governed by an Executive Committee consisting of Elected and Appointed Trustees. The President, President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and one Trustee are elected by the membership, while up to four additional Trustees are appointed by the President. The Executive Committee is assisted by Regional Representatives from each of the geographical regions as determined by the Executive Committee, and by one Representative of Affiliated Organisations and one Corporate Representative. The Executive Committee acts as Trustees on behalf of the Society to the Charities Commission of England and Wales.

• ISSS Constitution, Statutes & Rules
• Guidelines to the Duties of Officers and Representatives of the ISSS
• Guidelines for ISSS Support of Meetings
• General Data Protection Regulation – Privacy Information Statement
• Bullying and Harassment Policy and Procedures
• Engaging External Speakers at Charity Events Policy and Procedures
• Environmental Policy
• Internal Charity Financial Controls Policy and Procedures
• Investing Charity Funds Policy and Procedures
• Social Media Policy and Procedures