Governance

The IRIS governance and management structure is an interface among the scientific community, funding agencies, and IRIS programs. The structure is designed to ensure close involvement of the research community in the development of IRIS facilities, focus scientific talent on common objectives, encourage broad participation, and effectively manage IRIS programs. Each year, over 50 scientists from member institutions participate in IRIS management through its Board of Directors, eight regular committees, and ad hoc advisory groups. Standing committees maintain community oversight while program managers are responsible for day-to-day activities. Committee scientists work with a professional staff at IRIS led by the President, Director of Planning, Director of Project Administration, Director of Finance and Administration, and the five program managers. Representatives of the full set of member institutions elect the nine-member Board of Directors. testing

Board of Directors

Core Program Committees

• Data Management System (DMS) Standing Committee
  • Data Products Working Group
• Education and Outreach (E&O) Standing Committee
• Global Seismographic Network (GSN) Standing Committee
• Program for Array Seismic Studies of the Continental Lithosphere (PASSCAL) Standing Committee

USArray Committees

• USArray Advisory Committee
  • Transportable Array Working Group
  • Electromagnetic Working Group

Other Board Committees

• Planning Committee
• Program Coordinating Committee
• Instrumentation Committee
• Polar Networks Science Committee
• International Development Seismology
• Greenland Ice Sheet Monitoring Network (GLISN) Science Advisory Committee

Governance Structure

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