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Agreement

Members of the Japan Astrobiology Network have agreed the following:

  1. The Japan Astrobiology Network (hereafter the JAN) consists of organizations related to and individuals interested in astrobiology;
  2. The JAN aims to facilitate communication between the members and to organize symposia and workshops related to astrobiology;
  3. The management of the JAN will be based on consensus among the member organizations and individuals;
  4. The following Board members shall be selected by the JAN;
    • Advisory Board (several individuals)
    • Panel Board (about ten individuals)
  5. The following representatives shall be selected by the Board members;
    • Representative
    • Co-representative (International Affairs)
    • Co-representative (General Affairs)
  6. The Board members of the JAN will handle electronically daily management of the JAN;
  7. The JAN intends to be a member of an international astrobiology network, when it has been established; and
  8. Annual assembly of the JAN shall be held during the Japan Geoscience Union Annual Meeting, or alternative or additional assemblies may be held independently, annually or biannually.

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The agreement has been in effect since January 1, 2009.