The scientific direction and vision of the LTER Network is established by the Science Council, which replaces the former Coordinating Committee.
The Council makes decisions affecting the scientific direction of the Network, and may address any issue that arises from the Executive Board, the Network Office, or the participating LTER sites.
The Science Council has the responsibility:
- To provide leadership and planning for cross-site research and education
- To develop proposals for the conduct of Network-level science
- To interact with existing and emerging networks
- To develop products that synthesize Network-level data and information
- To otherwise manage the science affairs of the LTER Network
The Science Council develops and approves the strategic and implementation plan and reviews and approves bylaws changes recommended by the Executive Board. A full description of the composition and duties of this council is available in the LTER Network Bylaws.
