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Minutes of 71st Bureau
26-27 September 1998, Frankfurt, Germany


24. ICSU REORGANIZATION

Prof. Fischli briefly described the major changes approved by the special General Assembly of ICSU held April 1998 in Vienna.

  • The name of ICSU was changed to the International Council for Science, but the logo and the acronym ICSU were retained.
  • The objectives of ICSU were enlarged.
  • The General Committee was abolished.
  • The Executive Board was increased from 6 Officers and 6 Ordinary members to 6 Officers and 8 Ordinary members.
  • Each Officer was given specific responsibilities.
  • A sunset clause and review procedure was established for all ICSU bodies.


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