MOSA Rules & Governance

MOSA is a member-led professional body, and our rules ensure that the organisation runs fairly, transparently, and in the best interests of our members.

Key Updates to Membership Rules

• 2015 & 2016 AGMs
  Membership was expanded to include all healthcare professionals registered (currently or previously) with a recognised professional body.
  • This important change welcomed school nurses as full members rather than associates, giving them equal access to all benefits.
  • The result has been a richer, more diverse membership community and increased engagement at clinical meetings.

• 2020 AGM
  Further updates were introduced to strengthen governance and reflect the needs of a modern professional association:
  • Eligibility: membership criteria were clarified for transparency.
  • Refund policy: clearer guidance was set for membership subscription refunds.
  • Council reviews: performance reviews for Council members are now held every three years.
  • Remuneration: recognition that working doctors and nurses give up valuable time to attend meetings, so reimbursement for Council members and officers was formalised.
  • Executive support: the new title of Executive Officer from Honorary Secretary was formally recognised. 
• 2024 AGM
  To maintain secure and accurate records, all members must provide a personal email address when registering.
  • Generic or shared email addresses (e.g., info@schoolname.co.uk) are no longer accepted.
  • This ensures every member receives confidential updates, access to the Clinical Discussion Forum, and other personalised services.

Membership subscriptions
To simplify administration, all new members now pay the full subscription fee upon joining, regardless of the time of year. The membership then runs for 12 months from that date.