How will the international character of the Society be guaranteed?
We are all aware that many so called international organizations including prestigious scientific societies can tend to be dominated by a few countries with the most funding. It has been suggested that the ISCMNS constitution should reserve seats on the Executive Committee according to say, continent. Such a system, rigidly enshrined in a legally binding constitution, could lead to potential problems. First of all, the representative nations today may not be quite so representative tomorrow. The best guarantee of a representative Executive Committee is to appoint them through democratic elections as ISCMNS does. Secondly a quota system could give rise to charges of racial discrimination. This is an offence under UK law. The best way to eliminate discrimination is to ensure that all have equal rights. For example all members, whether individuals or multi-nationals, have one vote each. Those on lower incomes are entitled to join the Society at without payment of any fee. This is to encou
