World Council

The World Schools Debating Council meets annually to approve changes to the Rules, appoint hosts, and discuss other matters pertaining to the Championships. An e-mail list also exists to facilitate discussion between meetings and votes may be taken either at the physical meetings or by e-mail. See the section of the Rules regarding the Worlds Council.

An Executive Committee is elected annually by the World Council to chair working groups looking at WSDC issues and make certain decisions within their remit.

Minutes of Worlds Council Meetings are available from 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

As of 2009, World Council Meetings were replaced by Annual General Meetings of the newly formed World Schools Debating Championships Ltd (WSDC Ltd). Nations which are members of WSDC Ltd are able to take part in the meeting. If you would like any assistance in applying for membership, please contact Claire Ryan, or make use of the following forms:

• Application form for full or ordinary membership (corporate)
• Application for full or ordinary membership (individual)
• Nomination form (for Executive Committee or Motions Committee)
• ESL / EFL classification form