STRUCTURE
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ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
The REPAR network structure is composed of a General Assembly of members, a Board of Directors and a Scientific Council, strategic research groups and a Scientific Director.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS
A general assembly must be held at least once per year. The quorum shall consist of 10% of research members (regular or emerging) and over 50% of the members of the Board of Directors. In exceptional circumstances, researchers may cast their vote via e-mail.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors, chaired by the Scientific Director, consists of nine members, the majority of which is comprised of research members. The Board also includes, one collaborating member, one student representative, and one external member. The external member is selected by the Board of Directors following consultation with Scientific Council members. Members of the Board of Directors have a three years mandate and their tenure may be renewed once.
SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR
The Scientific Director is a regular member of the research network. The Scientific Director’s mandate is to:
- Provide strong leadership to ensure REPAR’s vitality, the active participation of its members, and the relevance and scientific quality of its activities.
- Be the spokesperson and official representative of REPAR.
- Be responsible for the implementation of the necessary infrastructure to coordinate REPAR’s activities.
- Manage REPAR’s budget.
REPAR’S ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE
The Secretariat is affiliated with REPAR’s Scientific Director. An executive secretary provides support to the Scientific Director and helps the Board of Directors and the Scientific Council with their activities.
The executive secretary, in collaboration with REPAR’s Scientific Director, manages important information such as curriculum vitae, addresses and names of REPAR members. REPAR’s Members’ Directory is updated annually.
The executive secretary, in collaboration with REPAR’s Scientific Director, oversees budget coordination.
The Secretariat is responsible for updating REPAR’s website and publishing REPAR activities.
The executive secretary, in collaboration with REPAR’s Scientific Director and the Scientific Council, manages REPAR’s grant program.