The Council of the Australian Flora Foundation is the body which administers the Foundation. Councilors and the executive are nominated and elected by financial members of the Foundation at the Annual General Meeting, usually held in November each year. The current Council membership is as follows:
- President: Dr E. Charles Morris
- Secretary: Ian Cox
- Treasurer: Dr E. Charles Morris
- Grants Officer : Prof. Hans Griesser
- Chair of Scientific Research Committee: Prof. Jennifer Firn
- Vice President: Ross Smyth-Kirk OAM.
- Vice President: Prof. Jennifer Firn
- Newsletter Editor: Associate Prof. Tina Bell
- Website Editor: Dr Gabrielle Lebbink
Members:
- Dr. John Arnott
- Dr David Murray (Australian Native Plants Society (Australia))
- Dr Paddy Lightfoot OAM.
- Prof. Angela Moles
- Heather Miles
The Council meets about three times a year to conduct the Foundation’s business, including selection of research projects for funding and awarding of grants (after assessment by the Scientific Research Committee). The Council also oversees the investment of funds in the Research Fund. There are a variety of tasks which the Councillors undertake between meetings including fund raising activities, publication of newsletters and publicity. Volunteers to assist with this work are always welcome.
