> Coordinator : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it -(INRA) - Vice-coordinator : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it -(UFZ)
Representing the Consortium towards the EC and the Consortium,  the coordinator is the promoter and the supervisor of the overall technical and scientific progress of the project.

> General Assembly :
It is the decision-making body of the project. Chaired by the project coordinator, it is composed of one representative per partner (each having one vote for decision making) and is responsible for the strategic and political orientation of the project.

> Executive Committee :
It is the decision implementing body of the project. Chaired by the project coordinator, it is made up of the leaders of each workpackage* and is in charge of the operational management of all the activities of the project.
*These leaders are : Klaus BAIER - Angela BAKER - Nicolas BERTRAND - Martin FORSIUS - Helen FRENCH - Bill KUNIN - Michael MIRTL - Franco MIGLIETTA - Ivan NIJS - Jacques ROY - Harry VERECKEN - Steffan ZACHARIAS

> User Selection panel :
Selected by the Executive Committee at project start and reviewed further to each call, it will select the candidates from the call for access in line with the guidelines for the call. It will also evaluate the impact of the call for access.

> Scientific Advisory Board :
It will provide a bridge between the primarily scientific work programme and the policy and societal requirements. They will also contribute to an independent assessment of the project and provide guidance throughout the project to the Executive Committee. The functions of the Scientific Advisory Board should thus include :
1.    Monitor the scientific quality of the project
2.    Review the ExpeER strategic plan
3.    Check the adequacy of the linkages amongst the ExpeER components
4.    Provide the Executive Committee with suggestions to improve the quality of the research
5.    Assist the Executive Committee in defining priorities
6.    Sustain high quality output and outcome of the project results
It is composed by Pr Pete Smith, Pr A.J. (Han) Dolman, Pr Scott Collins, Pr Wouter Los, Pr Michael Bahn and Prof. Dr. Nina Buchmann (more details on people).

> Related Sites Group :
It is drawn up from representatives of EU infrastructures not part of the partnership that adhere to the ExpeER long-term vision. Until now, they are all part of LTER-Europe.

> Administrative Team :
Daily administrative management work and handling of the project logistics is to be handled by the administrative team : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it -(IT) and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it -(IT).