Advisory Board

Terms of Reference

The purpose of the Advisory Board is to provide a frank sounding board for project issues, and to coordinate with related projects.

Members and Meetings

Advisory Board members are drawn from related efforts both nationally and internationally. Members are selected by and report to the Executive Board and have renewable three year terms. The Advisory Board Chairperson is selected by the Executive Board and serves a renewable three-year term. The Advisory Board meets twice yearly, once in conjunction with the ESMF Annual Community Meeting.

Charge and Reporting

• Track the quality, usefulness, and acceptance of the ESMF and suggests mechanisms for improvement in each of these areas.
• Coordinate the ESMF with related projects.
• Promote the ESMF to a broader community.