Rector´s Directive No. 6/2023 ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Title: The Constitution of the International Advisory Board of Charles U To Implement: - Lead Office: Department of Science and Research Effect: 15 February 2023 ****************************************************************************************** * The Constitution of the International Advisory Board of Charles University and the Recto Board ****************************************************************************************** *========================================================================================= * Article 1 Introductory provisions *========================================================================================= 1.The Constitution of the International Advisory Board of Charles University (IAB, CU) and Constitution of the Rector´ Advisory Board (AB) is to determine activities, composition, these bodies respectively. 2.The IAB is an advisory body of the Rector that considers the principal directions in sci educational activities of Charles University, research programmes, their evaluation, and funding of CU. The IAB is composed of outstanding and internationally recognised scienti high scientific reputation and moral integrity who have long professional standing outsi Republic. 3.The AB is an advisory body of the Rector to consider selected substantial issues on scie educational activities of CU and the development of CU, such as ERC support, cultivation scientific environment of CU, etc. The AB is composed of outstanding scientists with hig integrity who work in the Czech Republic. 4.The IAB and the AB hold their common session once a year. *========================================================================================= * Article 2 Activities *========================================================================================= The IAB is to, in particular, a.provide opinions and recommendations with respect to newly launched programmes of fundin activities of Charles University, and new research and study programmes of CU; b.propose scientific activities and programmes of research centres of CU; c.submit initiatives to improve the organisation and processes particularly in scientific activities at Charles University; d.propose the framework, form, and criteria for scientific and educational activities of C University, and consider the conclusions of their evaluation; e.evaluate, upon the request of the Rector, the performance of individuals and teams nomin medals, and awards of CU. *========================================================================================= * Article 3 Composition of the IAB *========================================================================================= 1.The IAB is composed of a minimum of 9, and a maximum of 15 members. 2.The Chair, Deputy Chair, and other members are appointed by the Rector; the nomination o IAB is to be considered by the Research Board of Charles University. 3.The term of office for IAB members is four years; appointment to IAB membership can be r limit. 4.The IAB Chair is responsible for the work of the IAB and for communication with the Rect Rectors of CU. The Deputy Chair represents the IAB Chair during their absence. 5.The IAB members take part in meetings of the IAB and are active in its work. 6.The IAB membership is honorary. Charles University will reimburse, upon application, rea relating to their activities in the IAB and their participation at IAB meetings. *========================================================================================= * Article 4 The IAB meetings *========================================================================================= 1.The IAB is convened on a regular basis, at least once a year. 2.An IAB meeting is convened by the Chair of their own initiative, or alternatively, of th initiative. 3.An invitation to the meeting includes the proposed agenda to be considered, along with r documents. The IAB members have the right to propose additional changes in the agenda of IAB meeting. 4.The IAB meeting is managed by the IAB Chair. 5.The IAB has quorum if a majority of its members are present at the meeting. The IAB adop by a majority of present members. 6.The IAB meetings are closed to the public. The IAB meetings can be attended by the Rectr Vice-Rector, the Chair, and members of the Rectrix´s Advisory Board, invited experts and 7.Minutes from a meeting are taken; the minutes are to be approved by the IAB per rollam. are to be referred to the IAB members and the Rector. 8.The IAB´s working language is English, in which all materials of the IAB are drafted. *========================================================================================= * Rectrix´s Advisory Board *========================================================================================= *========================================================================================= * Article 5 Activities of the Advisory Board *========================================================================================= The AB, in particular, a.is to receive, for information, relevant conceptual materials of the Rector´s Board (RB) b.may propose to the Rector any issue to be put on the agenda of the RB; a representative invited to a meeting of the Rector´s Board; c.provides positions and recommendations regarding issues requested by the Rector and Vice d.provides positions and recommendations regarding strategic issues and values with respec development Charles University. *========================================================================================= * Article 6 Composition of the Advisory Board *========================================================================================= 1.The AB is composed of seven members. The Chair, Deputy Chair, and members are appointed Some members are to be appointed from among members of the research Board of Charles Uni 2.The term of office of the AB is identical with that of the Rector; membership in the AB without limit. 3.The Chair is responsible for the work of the AB and for communication with the Rector an management. The Deputy Chair represents the AB Chair during their absence. 4.The AB members take active part in its work. 5.The AB membership is honorary. The AB members, upon their request, are reimbursed by CU costs relating to their work in the AB and their participation in AB meetings. *========================================================================================= * Article 7 AB Meetings *========================================================================================= 1.The Advisory Board is convened, on a regular basis, at least four times a year, includin meeting with the IAB. 2.Meetings of the AB are convened by the Chair of their own initiative, on the initiative or of at least two members of the AB. 3.An invitation to the meeting includes the proposed agenda to be considered, along with r documents. Items on the agenda are submitted by the Rector or proposed by AB members. 4.Meetings are managed by the Chair of the AB. 5.The AB decides by resolution. The AB has quorum if a majority of its members are present The AB adopts resolutions by a majority of the present members. 6.Meetings of the AB are closed to the public. The Authorised Deputy of the Rector is a pe representative of the Rector´s Board in the Advisory Board. 7.The AB is interlinked with the Research Board of CU through their several members; the R if necessary, can be involved in the ongoing debates of the AB, if the Rector and the AB such involvement proper. 8.Minutes from a meeting are taken; the minutes are to be approved by the AB per rollam. A are to be referred to the AB members, the Rector, and her Authorised Deputy. *========================================================================================= * Common provisions *========================================================================================= *========================================================================================= * Article 8 Common meetings of the IAB and the AB *========================================================================================= Common meetings of the IAB and the AB are governed by the rules applicable to meetings of *========================================================================================= * Article 9 Invited experts and guests *========================================================================================= 1.The Chair of the IAB or the AB respectively may, of their own initiative or on request o a member of the IAB or the AB, invite external experts and guests to their respective me 2.Invited experts and guests have an advisory vote regarding the respective issues at the *========================================================================================= * Article 10 Per rollam vote *========================================================================================= 1.The Chairs of the IAB and the AB respectively may, upon request of the Rector, hold the in order to consider urgent issues or if it turns to be impossible or ineffective to con in person. 2.The Chair of the IAB or the Chair of the AB submit a proposal along with relevant docume members of their respective board for their per rollam vote to be taken within the set t *========================================================================================= * Article 11 Secretariat of the IAB and the AB *========================================================================================= 1.The Secretariat of the IAB and the AB is to ensure their respective administrative and o support of their activities. 2.Activities of the Secretariat is to be governed by the Department of Science and Researc Rectorate of Charles University. *========================================================================================= * Article 12 Publishing information on the activities of the IAB and the AB *========================================================================================= Resolutions and other statements and recommendations of the IAB and the AB, as well as oth relating to substantial issues debated within their respective agendas, are to be posted o of the webpage of Charles University upon the approval of the respective Chair and the Rec *========================================================================================= * Final provisions Article 13 *========================================================================================= 1.This Directive becomes effective on 15 February 2023. 2.Rector´s Directive n. 24/2014 is hereby repealed.   Prague, 8 February 2023 .doc for download [ URL "UKEN-1702-version1-en_spolecne_or_iab_a_ab_final.docx"] .pdf for download [ URL "UKEN-1702-version1-en_spolecne_or_iab_a_ab_final.pdf"] *========================================================================================= * *=========================================================================================