The Society For Obesity and Bariatric Anaesthesia
SOBA Constitution 2026 – Member Ballot
The SOBA Committee has undertaken a comprehensive review of the Society’s Constitution, which was last updated in 2015. If approved by the membership, the proposed Constitution will replace the October 2015 Constitution in its entirety.
View the proposed constitution
View the proposed constitution below. Alternatively, you can download a copy here.
What are the key changes?
The proposed Constitution includes:
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updated objectives reflecting SOBA’s current work in perioperative care, education, research, quality improvement and patient involvement;
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a simplified membership structure with equal voting rights;
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a modernised Committee and Officer structure;
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defined three-year terms for Officers;
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clearer provisions for conflicts of interest, quorums and decision-making;
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strengthened financial governance and accountability;
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modernised arrangements for virtual and hybrid meetings and voting;
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provision for honours, awards and professional recognition; and
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a clearer process for future constitutional amendments.
The 2015 constitution can be reviewed here.
Cast your vote
This ballot is open to current SOBA members.
Please submit one response only. We ask for your name and email address so that membership eligibility can be confirmed and duplicate voting prevented.
Voting closes: [DATE AND TIME]