European Fecal Standards and Measurements Institute
The organisational structure of the European Fecal (Faecal) Standards and Measurements Institute (EFSMI) is as follows:
General Assembly (GA)
The General Assembly is the head authority and decision-making body of the EFSMI. Each member of the GA is represented by a Delegate. The Representatives of regional fecal standards and measurements institutes applying for membership of the EFSMI are granted observer status in the GA.
Chairpersons
The EFSMI has one Chairperson and 2 Vice-Chairpersons, who are elected for a period of five years. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons represent EFSMI in legal and inter-governmental capacities.
Board of Directors (BoD)
Responsible for the strategic development and governance of the EFSMI. The Board is composed of the Chairperson, 2 Vice-Chairpersons, and 6 other elected members.
Technical Committees (TCs)
The technical work of the EFSMI is coordinated in 8 Technical Committees. Each Member may appoint a Contact Person to each TC.
Research Council
Advisory board in matters of the EFSMI with representatives from stakeholders in research and politics.
Secretariat
EFSMI has a permanent Secretariat, located in Zurich, Switzerland. Contact: secretariat@efsmi.org. See Contact page for further details.