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The Membership Guide is intended to steer prospective member countries through the process of applying for membership, to assist associate members wishing to upgrade and become full members, and to provide a complete handbook for current members on what is involved in being a member of SCAR.

Roles and Responsibilities of SCAR Directors

Guidance for elected officers of SCAR

The SCAR President and Vice Presidents (SCAR Directors) are vital to the operation of SCAR. They are responsible for executing decisions made by the SCAR Delegates and for providing strategic oversight of SCAR’s operations on behalf of the Delegates. The Directors also have the ability to take decisions on behalf of the Delegates which are binding on the organisation.

SCAR is a charity under UK law and also a Limited Company. The President and Vice Presidents are Trustees of the charity and together they form the Board of Directors of the Company. They have legal responsibilities under UK law.

Roles and Responsibilities of SCAR Science Groups

Guidance for those in Science Group leadership roles

As the meeting space for the SCAR science community, Science Groups are tasked with formulating and managing activities to produce outcomes that support the dual missions of SCAR of international scientific coordination and provision of authoritative, science-based advice to decision-makers. Responsibilities, overseen and organized by the Chief Officers and Secretary, include:

1. member meetings,
2. group budgets,
3. Action and Expert Groups,
4. convening of symposia,
5. scientific advice,
6. programme planning groups,
7. convening workshops and thematic meetings,
8. communications and membership,
9. inclusion and diversity,
10. representatives to other SCAR activities.