Royal Society of New Zealand governance and reporting

The Royal Society of New Zealand has operated since 1867 promoting excellence in Science and Technology

Governance of the Royal Society

• The Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997
  Under its Act 'the object of the society is the advancement and promotion of Science and Technology in New Zealand'
• Royal Society of New Zealand Rules
  Adopted by the Council of the Royal Society of New Zealand in 2008
• Royal Society code of ethics
  The code of professional standards and ethics for members, adopted by the Council of the Royal Society of New Zealand

Governance structure

• Council of the Royal Society of New Zealand
  The Council has a governance role within the Society and consists of the President and the Councillors elected, appointed or co-opted in accordance with the Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997.
• Committees
  The Royal Society appoints multi-disciplinary committees and advisory groups which provide, where relevant, information to the science community, the general public and the New Zealand government. Editorial boards administer the journals produced by the Royal Society of New Zealand.
• The Academy
  The Academy's mission is to recognise, support and encourage outstanding achievement and to foster excellence in the fields of science and technology. The Academy also assists and supports the activities of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

Reporting of the Royal Society

• Strategic priorities of the Royal Society of New Zealand
  Our five strategic priorities; Communication of Science, Science Direction, Business Interaction, Leadership in Science and Education
• Annual reports, Yearbooks and Financial statements
  Royal Society of New Zealand annual reports, financial statements and Academy yearbooks
• Royal Society of New Zealand policy papers
  The Royal Society is charged by its Act to: “To provide expert advice on important public issues to the Government and the community:”