The SDIC is well aware that financial support of the Union through subscriptions
by NAOs is likely to expand, at most, by amounts to cover inflationary
increases. Our recommendations are aimed at improving the setting of priorities
and the management of activities to ensure cost-effective operations of
the Union's programs. The Strategic Plan should be viewed as providing
a rational approach to dealing with the many aspects of chemistry to which
IUPAC can and does contribute, rather than a call to undertake large, new
programs. The significant changes recommended in the organization and management
of activities within the Divisions will be accomplished within the current
budgetary framework.
The large savings that will result from removing support of regular
meetings of Commissions will be redistributed, largely to support specific
projects, with some funds used to solicit advice and plan projects and
others perhaps needed for improved management. The SDIC recommends that
the Treasurer and Finance Committee analyze the budgetary implications
of the SDIC's recommendations and propose to the Bureau a plan for redistributing
projected savings in future General Assembly budgets beginning with the
2002-2003 biennium. Provision should be made to provide adequate funds
to each Division, while retaining a central pool of funds that can be awarded
competitively for interdivisional projects or for projects beyond the scope
of an individual Division's resources.
Currently TMs are distributed from a central pool for approved "pool
projects," with financial support related only to the number of TMs.
Under the new policy, the central pool will consist of money, rather than
TMs. If these funds are to be used effectively, there must be a mechanism
for preparing and reviewing applications and for making decisions in a
manner that fully utilizes the scientific expertise of the Division Officers
but permits decisions to be made by an impartial body. After consultation
with Division Presidents, the IUPAC Officers should propose to the Bureau
a mechanism for reviewing applications for project funding and allocation
of resources. Guidelines should also be developed for securing outside
funding to prevent apparent conflicts of interest and to maintain the Union's
independent character.
Executive Summary
Formation of the SDIC
Strategic Plan
Organization and Management of Scientific Work
Responsibilities of Division Committees
Election of Division Committees and Division Officers
Project-Driven System
Conversion to a New Project-Driven System
Operation of a Project-Driven System
Evaluation of Projects
Role of the Secretariat
Financial Considerations
Summary of Recommendations on Organization and
Management
Summary of Formal Actions Required
Concluding Statement
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
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