ISVM is a non-profit organization run for members by members, and officers for the Executive Board are elected every second year. Every member can run for a position on the board, with nominations occurring through a democratic election process among the society’s members. All officers serve on two-year terms, holding office until their successors are elected and qualified. For more details, see Society Charter.

The Executive Board includes the President, the President-elect, the Vice-President, the Membership Secretary, the Treasurer, the Information Officer, the Website Administrator, and one or two Members-At-Large. The Executive Board administers ISVM activities and supports Trustees’ policymaking.

Our activities include maintenance of the website and membership portal, newsletters, social media activities, and sponsorships to support the Viruses of Microbes conferences, the online iVoM talks and the establishment of national and regional branches of the Society of Viruses of Microorganisms.