AAL Project Oversight Committee

Terms of Reference

The AAL Science Project Oversight Committee (APOC) is a committee of Astronomy Australia Ltd. The purpose of APOC is to assist AAL by executing the following:

• Monitor and assess the progress of all NCRIS and other AAL-funded projects;
• Supply detailed commentary to the Board on project performance progress against milestones;
• Provide advice on potential or realised risks of AAL-funded projects;
• Provide advice on the eligibility of new projects for NCRIS or other funding

​Composition​ 
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• Members of APOC are appointed by the AAL Board for a two-year fixed term, with the possibility of renewal.
• Committee members will be appointed by AAL via an application process.
• AAL will appoint a Chair to the committee.
• The committee will comprise seven members (including the Chair), with experience that covers a range of astronomical research infrastructure projects.
• Ex-officio members may be appointed as required by the AAL Board.
• AAL aims for institutional, geographical, career stage and gender diversity across its advisory committees.
• Meeting frequency: Four times per year (once in person, the rest via video conference), in line with project reporting requirements.

​Members

• Tania Ezra, Independent Consultant
• Karl Glazebrook, Swinburne Uni (AAL Board representative)
  
• Peter Gray, LBTO
• Minh Huynh, CSIRO
• Ian Sare, aadi Defence
• Katrina Sealey, AAO, Macquarie Uni (Chair)
• Tony Travouillon, ANU (Deputy Chair)
• Andrew Treloar, ARDC (ex officio)
• Randall Wayth, Curtin Uni