APCCIRN-002

1992.7.08

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Terms of Reference

for

the Asia-Pacific Coordination Committee for International Research Networking

(APCCIRN)

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(1) APCCIRN's Purpose

The purpose of the APCCIRN is to be a consultative body on all aspects of

international networking for the Asia/Pacific academic and research community.

(2) APCCIRN's Role

The APCCIRN will

- discuss Asia/Pacific policy, strategy, and funding issues related to

international networking.

- develop consensus guidelines that member organizations can use in

establishing interoperable international computer networking infrastructure

and services.

- provide the Asia/Pacific delegation to the CCIRN with input and feedback from

the Asia/Pacific academic and research networking community.

- assemble the appropriate members for the Asia/Pacific delegation to the

CCIRN.

(3) Membership

Membership of the APCCIRN is open to representatives of all national and

international networking organizations and the relevant associations in

Asia/Pacific supporting the purpose and role of the APCCIRN. Preferably these

representatives should have the authority to implement APCCIRN policies and

guidelines within their networks.

Associate membership is open to those who are not in the above full membership

category and who support the purpose and role of the APCCIRN.

(4) Organization

APCCIRN elects its Chair with the term of three years in addition to Deputy

Chairs as needed. The APCCIRN Chair will provide secretarial support to the

APCCIRN(organizing and minuting meetings, providing an email distribution list,

and so on).