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Function and mandate

The ICES Council has delegated its science authority to the Science Committee (SCICOM). This Committee shall establish the mechanisms necessary to deliver the Science Plan, including:

1. Continuous development of the strategic plan for and implementation of research based on advisory needs,
2. Effective communication of research results for inclusion in the advisory work at the strategic as well as the operative level,
3. Coordination of cross disciplinary within the science network,
4. Functioning as the scientific steering group for the ASC,
5. Taking initiatives to develop science in response to both science and advisory needs,
6. Leading programmes by overseeing a system of expert groups within the remit of the Programme,
7. Quality assurance of the products produced through its expert groups (peer reviewing),
8. Defining accountability and responsibilities for each functional unit.

SCICOM is authorized to communicate to third-parties on behalf of the Council on science strategic matters and is free to institute structures and processes to ensure that inter alia science programmes, regional considerations, science disciplines, and publications are appropriately considered.

Membership

SCICOM, under the direction of a Chair (Manuel Barange, United Kingdom) has one member per member country and alternates nominated by the national delegates.

The current membership of SCICOM can be seen here.

In order to provide additional flexibility and capability SCICOM can elect up to five additional members.

The Chair of ACOM, the General Secretary and the Head of Science are ex officio members of SCICOM.

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