[LTER-im-rep] Vote to move forward with IM data management exercise

[Philip Tarrant]

Dear colleagues,

The link below is now active for the vote on developing a proposal for discussion with NSF.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MWDH555

Please consider the following when voting:

1)      This vote is in support (or not) of the general NIMO model presented during the VTCs last week.

2)      The size and composition of the governance committee is still subject to change and we will continue to collect feedback from IMs and the EB on specifically what this should look like.

3)      The election model is not set in stone, and again we should continue to develop that to ensure we have sensible levels of IM input and representation.

4)      If we get a "Yes" vote, we will devote a large part of our annual meeting on August 30 to developing this model further. So, you still have an important opportunity to contribute to the piece that you find most interesting. Further opportunities will follow, I am sure! In particular, we should focus on the processes for collecting input from both our community and the scientists we serve, as well as planning and prioritization mechanisms.

The link will be active until midnight next Wednesday, August 5 (in reality 8am PDT Thursday, but midnight sounds more dramatic :)), to give everyone time to vote. However, please do make sure you vote as we want a full IMC response.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Philip Tarrant
Director, Informatics and Technology | Senior Sustainability Scientist
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P.O. Box 875402 | Tempe, Arizona | 85287-5402
PH: 480-727-7860   |   Main: 480-965-2975 | sustainability.asu.edu<http://sustainability.asu.edu/>

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