International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

“The IIASA Council (Board of Trustees) is the governing body of the Institute and is composed of one representative (Council member) from each National Member Organization (NMO). The Council has three sub-committees (composed of Council Members), that are established by the entire Council. These committees are charged with addressing special issues of executive, finance, membership, and research matters which are brought to the attention of the entire Council for further discussion and resolution. The Executive Committee consists of the Council chairman, a deputy, and the three sub-chairmen of the other three committees. All principle decisions are documented, reported and ratified by the governing council. the directorate (composed of the director general and the deputy director general), while not a member of the council, is entitled to participate in all its deliberations. the directorate performs the functions of the chief executive officer of the institute. it is responsible for the formulation, management and administration of all programs, projects and other activities of the institute. it does not, however, have the power to make decisions on behalf of the governing council.”

“The organization has members called the National Member Organizations (NMOs). The NMOs are professional institutions from member countries. Membership is subject to approval of the Council.”

“A member institution elects its own representative (Council member) who serves as a voting member of The Council. The Council members work on voluntary basis and no remuneration is paid out.”

“The organization's accounting personnel prepare its Form 990, with the assistance of the sponsored research office, finance & budget, and the human resources. The return is then reviewed by an independent accountant as well as the organization's directorial staff. Any necessary revisions are included in the final version that is approved by the director general and head of finance and sponsored research for filing with the IRS.”

“IIASA'S conflict of interest policy is primarily concerned with formal outside employment and activities that may be in conflict with the interests and mission of the Institute. The aim is that the Institute receives sufficient information to arrive at a reasonable decision as to the appropriateness of proposed activities. This policy equally applies to all Institute personnel at all levels. Individuals are required to report on their interests in, commitments toward or affiliations with other organizations that could constitute a conflict of interest immediately upon assuming a position at IIASA and again during any subsequent negotiations at employment contract extension (usually every two years). In the interim, emphasis and responsibility is placed on the individuals to update IIASA in a timely manner of any changes. While IIASA does not specifically monitor researchers in the period between original hiring and contractual extensions, there is also a formal mechanism in place by which any observation of a possible conflict of interest can be reported to the Directorate and handled appropriately.”

“The Council appoints a Director GENERAL and a Deputy director GENERAL of the Institute for a term of three years, with the possibility of extension according to the employment regulations. The Director's compensation is negotiated (within a salary framework that is commensurate with similar positions, experience and qualifications) between the Council, the Executive Committee and the candidate.”

“The organization's financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request, in writing or e-mail to: [email protected]”

“HIRED EXTERNAL SERVICES: Program service expenses 2,301,865. Management and general expenses 190,883. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,492,748.”

“Effect of change in foreign exchange rate -1,619,857.”

“The international institute for applied systems analysis (iiasa) is a nongovernmental, multinational, not-for-profit institution, and has its registered seat in laxenburg, austria. The institute and its staff members are subject to the provisions of austrian law. The books are kept in euros (eur), which is iiasa's functional & presentation currency. The rates used for 2015: 1eur=usd 1.xxx-xx-xxxx; 2014: 1eur=usd 1.2755102.”