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There are five top level Working Groups, though this number may vary at the discretion of the Steering Group: Ontology, Implementation, Core Development, Apps & Tools, and Engagement. Each of these groups may create transient or standing sub-groups to address event planning, manage development tasks, coordinate with other projects or tool developers, and engage, optionally with other parties, on key issues and opportunities for the VIVO community.
Working Groups operate under the general oversight and direction of the Management Team, advised Group chairs meet jointly with the Steering Group monthly, and are advised by the VIVO community at large. They provide quarterly reports updates to the Steering Group on activities, issues, opportunities, plans, and any resource needs. They provide annual reports to the full group of VIVO Members in advance of the VIVO conference in-person meeting. Leaders of each of the five top level working groups participate in Management Team meetings.
Each Working Group manages its own meetings and communications, coordinating through the Management Team. All members and occasionally non-members may be invited to serve on a Working Group at the discretion of the Group chair.
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