6/29/2020

Define what is meant by “scientific program” in Section VII of the revised Bylaws.  

Executive Board

6/29/2020

Change instances of “expert” to “representative” to encourage inclusion. The term “expert” used in the revised Bylaws may be exclusionary.  Some people may not consider themselves experts, even though they are qualified to serve in the role.

Executive Board

7/15/2020

Only bylaws should be sent out for voting.

NSD

7/15/2020

Relationship between the scientific program of the Scientific Board (item 2. under VII A Purpose) and the scientific work plan (in the definition of the Scientific Board) is unclear.

NSD

7/15/2020

In VII B Organization it is clearly stated that the majority of seven voting members must be from member organizations. Item 2. of XII E. ‘Meeting of the Scientific Board’ on the other hand,  defines four elected members of the board as a quorum. This could mean that full members might constitute a minority of a quorum.

NSD

7/15/2020

Ambiguity on how the scientific work plan will be presented to the members. We assume that it will be formally presented and approved at the Annual Meeting of Members, which is organized by the Executive Board. 

NSD

7/15/2020

It is unclear if and how the scientific work plan will be discussed at the Annual Meeting of the Scientific Community.

NSD

7/15/2020

Technical Contacts should be at disposal also at the level of the Scientific Board.

NSD

7/15/2020

The Chair of the Scientific Board should come from a member institution, not an associate member institution.

NSD