ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND (THE ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY) REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008

摘要

The Royal Asiatic Society was established in 1823 for the investigation and encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia. It was granted a Royal Charter in 1824. The Society is a charity registered with the Charity Commission (registration number 209629).rnAppointment of Trustees The Society is governed by a Council. Members of the Council are treated as trustees for the purposes of the Charities Acts. Council is elected from among the Members (or Fellows) of the Society. Elections are governed by the provisions of Chapter IV of The Byelaws of the Society with vacancies being filled by vote upon nominations placed in May each year before the Members of the Society at the Anniversary General Meeting.