RILEM is divided in different decision groups.
The Organisation of RILEM
The functions of RILEM are carried out by:
- The General Council,
- The Bureau which is assisted by:
- The Management Advisory Committee,
- The Technical Activities Committee,
- The Secretariat General.
The Technical Potential of RILEM
- More than 1200 experts are involved in our work.
- 700 members are active in RILEM Technical Committees (TCs)
- Five clusters coordinate the activities of RILEM TCs.
The General Council
The General Council. The General Council is the decision-making body of RILEM. It is called upon to vote on all important decisions submitted by the Bureau. It is composed of National Delegates and, in some cases, National Representatives. When a National Group exists, it must designate a National Representative. In countries where no National Group exists, the RILEM National Delegate designates the National Representative after consulting the RILEM members in the country. The National Representative, like the National Delegate, has the right to vote at the annual meetings of the General Council and participates in the decisions which affect the life and development of RILEM. The Honorary Members, as well as the representatives of the Titular and Industrial Members, are invited each year to attend the General Council.
Members of the General Council
The Bureau
The Bureau, the members of which are elected by the General Council, exercises control of the current affairs of RILEM and ensures that the statutes are observed. It is responsible to the General Council to which it submits an annual report.
The Management Advisory Committee
The mission of the MAC defines three directions:
- To evaluate RILEM Performance every 3rd year (a real auditing committee does not seem appropriate),
- To develop new ideas for a better promotion of RILEM activities,
- To propose improvements of the management and of the structure of the association, avoiding any overlapping with the missions assigned to the Bureau and to the TAC.
Members of the Management Advisory Commmittee
The Technical Activities Committee
All proposals submitted to RILEM, such as working programmes for new Technical Committees and objectives of conferences and workshops, are transmitted by the Secretary General to the TAC for examination. The Technical Advisory Committee presents recommendations to the Bureau. Twice a year, the TAC can also propose new RILEM activities. The TAC ensures that new activities fit within the framework of RILEM.
The TAC is coordinating the work of the Clusters.
Members of the Technical Activities Committee
The Secretariat General
The Secretariat General implements the decisions of the General Council and the Bureau. It is responsible for the daily activities and management of the association. It furnishes the necessary assistance for the proper functioning of the Bureau and its Standing Committees. It also organises the first meeting of all new TCs and coordinates RILEM’s publishing activities (journal and books). Finally, it is responsible for disseminating information to the members of the association.
The Secretary General directs and coordinates all of the above activities.
Members of the Secretariat General