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AGU COMMITTEES

Union-level committees reporting to the Board

Hundreds of AGU members volunteer their time and expertise by serving on committees and task forces that work on behalf of AGU to strengthen the Earth and space science community.

This page includes committees that report to the AGU Board and accomplish their work in partnership with AGU staff. The AGU President appoints the committee members following an established process.
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Our Committees (A-G)
Audit Committee – Chaired by the general secretary, this committee oversees AGU’s annual audit and related practices.
Congressional Science Fellowship Committee – Each year, this committee is responsible for selecting AGU’s Congressional Science Fellow.
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee – This committee advises AGU on the planning and execution of leading diversity and inclusion organizational practices.
Ethics Committee – This committee is convened as needed and provides oversight on AGU ethics cases, as well as policy reviews.
Finance & Investment Committee - Chaired by the general secretary, this committee guides and reviews AGU’s financial operations and investment performance.
Global Engagement Committee – Chaired by the international secretary, this committee ensures international members' needs are met and guides AGU’s international objectives. The vice chair serves as a Council member.
Our Committees (H-Z)
Indigenous Action Task Force – This subcommittee of the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will work with AGU members and AGU staff to support and broaden Indigenous inclusion and leadership within AGU.
Leadership Development/Governance Committee – Chaired by the past president, this committee recommends strategies for identifying and developing leadership within AGU.
Meetings Committee – This committee oversees the meetings program and recommends strategies for improvement. The chair serves as a Council member.
Position Statement Committee – This committee administers AGU's portfolio of position statements that represent our science policy positions on various topics of international and national relevance.
Publications Committee – This committee recommends strategies and policies to strengthen AGU’s publications program. The chair serves as a Council member.