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Find a governance meeting

Our Council, committees and boards meet throughout the year, via both virtual and in-person meetings.

All members are encouraged to attend our annual general meetings (AGMs).

Members are also invited to observe the open sessions of Council and to submit proposals for items to be considered by Council. Summaries, minutes and papers from previous Council meetings are available to members.

What is governance?

Governance is the system of rules, practices and processes used to direct and control our organisation. Governance tells us who can make decisions, who has the authority to act on behalf of our organisation and who is accountable for how we behave and perform.

Our Committee meetings

Our committees and groups advise Council and carry out work on its behalf.

Find out more about each committee and their meetings.
Our committees and groups
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General meetings

A general meeting sees our membership come together to make decisions on proposals put to them by Council or by other members. Annual general meetings (AGMs) are held every year, and extraordinary general meetings (EGMs) can be called to discuss an issue of particular importance or concern. 
Recent general meetings
Members reading AGM documents at RCN Congress

Create or sign a general meeting petition

We're committed to working collaboratively with our members. All members can create or sign a digital petition calling for an extraordinary general meeting or add a resolution to an upcoming general meeting.
View petitions
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Find out more

Download our full 2025 meeting calendar

Find all of our Council, boards and committees meeting dates in PDF format.

Put forward an agenda item for Council

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