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Recruitment and selection of host organizations and institutions via the Expression of Interest (EoI) and bidding process.
Recruitment and selection of Program Committee Chair(s).
Setting of policies and guiding documents that apply across OR conferences such as the Code of Conduct.
Approval of the theme, Call for Proposals (CfP), and overall structure of the conference as put forward by the Program Committee Chair(s).
Oversight and management of the Open Repositories Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy
Conducting monthly meetings via conference calls.
Setting and meeting timeline for conference activities. (See the Annual Cycle).
Subscription to submissions website (ConfTool) and management of personal data within.
Oversight of reserve reserve funds.
Oversight of scholarships selection and awards. Coordinate with the Host Organizing Committee for travel arrangements for the full fellowship.
Support for solicitations for fund-raising / sponsorship to previous & new donors in conjunction with Host Organising Committee.
Identification and maintenance of links with allied / affiliated groups for cross-promotional mktg, program activities, etc. (e.g., SPARC, COAR, CNI, IASSIST).
Selection Election of new SC members ; according to the membership policy.
Election of OR SC Chair, Vice-Chair, and other officers.
Communication about the conference, including the CfP, EoI, registration calls, etc.Maintenance of Conference Handbook and Knowledge Base (i.e. the OR Steering Committee wiki).
Management of membership and charge of standing subcommittees including the Finance, Scholarship, and Code of Conduct subcommittees.
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