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1. Purpose
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promote the international exchange of knowledge and research techniques via training fellowships, instructional courses and workshops, as well as organization and funding for international meetings;
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provide expert advice to governmental and non-governmental agencies on the support of human and other proteome research;
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collect and distribute information on human and other proteome-related programs and projects;
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promote open access to major resources for human proteome analysis, such as databases, collections of DNA clones, cell lines and other biological samples; and
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act as liaison with other international organizations involved in proteome research and related development and providing support for or assistance with their activities.
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2. Structure
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Council/board of trustees: Decision making body, elected by members of the organization
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Advisory Board: Supportive role
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Officers: President (elected by council), a secretary general and a treasurer
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Executive committee: usually consisting of vice presidents who are chairs of various standing committees, assists the president in the management of the organization
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3. President
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Chief Executive Officer of the organization
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Has general and active management of the organization and direction over other
officers, agents and employees
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Presides, if present, at each meeting of the members and Board of trustees (council)
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Elected by Board of Trustees
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4. Committees
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Executive Committee
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Nominating Committee
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