The Council members are elected every year at the Annual General Meeting.

The Hon Secretary and Hon Treasurer serve two year terms which are always staggered. The immediate past President also remains as a Council member. These members help to maintain continuity in the Council.

Senior members who served as past Presidents, Secretaries or Treasurers can be elected as Advisory Committee members. Each of these members can serve up to three years.

Members are co-opted for specific purposes as required. Two members serve more or less permanently as the Editor and IT Manager.

Members from the Regions and Counties who contribute to the welfare and progress in SLMDA UK are nominated as Regional Committee members. They perform a very important task of co-ordinating the activities at the periphery. Arranging regional scientific meetings and social events is an important contributions from these members.