Governing Board

The Governing Board is the decision making body of the Network. It coordinates the EVOLTREE activities and scientific programme, and it is composed of one representative from each participating institute.

The Governing Board:

• Appoints the EVOLTREE coordinating institute;
• Discusses and decides on the focus of the EVOLTREE Network's research efforts and ascertains the current status thereof;
• Decides the scientific position and strategic actions of the EVOLTREE Network;
• Decides on revisions to the work plan of the EVOLTREE Network, prepared by the Coordinator and the Executive Committee;
• Decides on the fees for third parties wishing to use EVOLTREE services;
• Decides new tasks and working groups for the EVOLTREE Network;
• Decides on the EVOLTREE Network budget based on proposal by Executive Committee;
• Approves the yearly EVOLTREE Network progress and financial reports;
• Appoints the 5 members of the Executive Committee who compose, with the EVOLTREE Coordinator and the representative of the EVOLTREE Administrating Institute, the 7 members of the aforementioned Committee;
• Decides on the accession of new members to the EVOLTREE Network and their membership status (core or associate); and
• Decides on any modifications to the Agreement.

The Governing Board may only make decisions on agenda items. Decisions are made with a qualified majority of three-quarters of the Parties which are present or represented.

The Governing Board has a quorum of half of its members, who must be present or properly represented. Decisions are valid only if agreed by a quorate meeting. Decisions by electronic vote are made with a qualified majority of three-quarters of the parties who answered within the required period. A core member who can show that its own legitimate interests would be severely affected by a decision of the Governing Board may exercise a veto with respect to the corresponding or relevant part of the decision (veto right).

Members

The Governing Board comprises one representative from each participating institute.