Administration
CIMMS is defined organizationally by a Memorandum of Agreement between NOAA and OU, signed last in 1995. It is governed, as specified in the Agreement, by an Advisory Board, Council, and Assembly of Fellows. The NOAA Science Advisory Board conducted a CIMMS Review in October 2003. One result of this review was the development of a strategic plan for 2006-09.
The Council meets regularly to provide advice and recommendations to the Director of CIMMS regarding appointments, procedures, and policies; to review and adopt bylaws; and to periodically review the accomplishments and progress of the technical and scientific programs and projects of the CIMMS.
The Assembly of Fellows is composed of a cross-section of local and national scientists who have expertise relevant to the research themes of CIMMS and are actively involved in the programs and projects of CIMMS. The Assembly will review and suggest modifications of bylaws, participate in reviews of CIMMS activities, and elect two of their number to serve on the Council.
Organizational Structure
- Director (Peter Lamb)
- Associate Director and Assistant Director of NOAA Relations (Randy Peppler)
- Executive Director of Finance and Operations (Tracy Reinke)
- Administrative Assistant (Luwanda Byrd)
- Staff Assistants (Melissa O’Brien and Rae Lynn Oliver)