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Expand Up @@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ The policies and activities of Open Modeling Foundation are administered by shar

### Members Council

The Open Modeling Foundation Members Council represents formally constituted organizations composed of or representing communities of modelers in the social and natural sciences. Examples of such organizations include scientific networks, professional societies, research institutes, national laboratories, other government agencies, universities, or commercial enterprises. Any such organization can be nominated for membership in the OMF or self-nominate. Any organization seeking membership in the OMF MC, **must agree to support the mission and goals of the network**, as described in this charter, to promote OMF approved standards, and to provide professional recognition to researchers engaged in standards-based modeling. Nominations for membership will be evaluated by the Executive Committee and presented to the Membership Council for approval by a majority of the Council.
The Open Modeling Foundation Members Council represents formally constituted organizations composed of or representing an active community of modelers in the social and natural sciences. Formally constituted organizations should have an accessible, documented governance structure. Examples of such organizations include scientific networks, professional societies, research institutes, national laboratories, other government agencies, research centers or laboratories recognized by academic institutions, or commercial enterprises. Any such organization can be nominated for membership in the OMF or self-nominate. Any organization seeking membership in the OMF MC, **must agree to support the mission and goals of the network**, as described in this charter, to promote OMF approved standards, and to provide professional recognition to researchers engaged in standards-based modeling. Nominations for membership will be evaluated by the Executive Committee and presented to the Membership Council for approval by a majority of the Council.

**Each member organization is represented on the Members Council by a single voting individual**. The MC will review and approve OMF policies and modeling standards. It will also provide advice and support to the Executive Committee and Working Groups for carrying out governance policies, creating and administering standards, and carrying out other activities. The Members Council reviews and approves OMF policies and modeling standards. It provides advices and support to the Executive Director, Executive Committee, and Working Groups for carrying out governance policies, creating and administering standards, and carrying out other activities. It also facilitates communication between the Open Modeling Foundation and modeling scientists represented by OMF member organization.

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