Organs and Committees
Board
The Board of the Union consists of the president and the vice-president. The president handles the affairs of the Union and, together with the vice-presidents, represents the Union externally. The work of the Board is supported by the Union’s Head Office.
General Assembly
The Union’s membership consists of the eight German academies of sciences and humanities. The general assembly of the Union receives and approves the report of the executive board, establishes the budget and also decides on the admission of new members and on any amendments to the statutes.
Scientific commission
The Union’sscientific commission is the central advisory body on all scientific questions concerning the Academies Programme. Each member academy delegates an expert to the scientific commission. Further members of the commission include the same…
Committee for Musicological Editions
The Committee for Musicological Editions was set up in 1976 to coordinate complete historical and critical editions of musical works and composers. The Committee is made up of the president of the Union, the president of the lead academy, one…