Our Responsibilities
Governance
The Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) is committed to good governance practices that support the organisation’s core goals. The RAHS Council – a body of twelve representatives elected by our members – runs the organisation. The Council meets ten to twelve times throughout the year. After every annual general meeting, the Council elects an executive committee to support our employees in delivering our strategic initiatives and core operational activities.
The RAHS Council is also the primary custodian for our home, History House, located at 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney. Through continuous conservation and stewardship, the Council ensures that History House remains a community space of State Heritage significance. The RAHS library and archives, situated at History House, are another core resource that the Council must manage in a way that supports our educational and research roles.
Below are the main governance information and policies that underpin how the Society makes its decisions and conducts its core activities.
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Our Legal Structure
The Royal Australian Historical Society is a not-for-profit organisation limited by guarantee. As a registered charity, it is subject to the rules of the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC). Our charity details are available on the ACNC charity register.
ABN: 91 000 027 654
ACN: 000 027 654
Our Constitution
The new RAHS Constitution was presented to members for approval at the 2013 Annual General Meeting.
Duties and Responsibilities of RAHS Council and Office Bearers
Overview
The RAHS Council and RAHS Office Bearers are responsible for providing leadership, governance, and strategic direction for the Society. Each role plays a part in ensuring the RAHS fulfils its mission to advance the study and understanding of Australian history.
To learn more about the responsibilities of the RAHS Council and individual RAHS Office Bearer roles, download the documents below.
Download Documents on Key Duties and Responsibilities
Other Key Policy Documents
Last updated: July 2025