GENERAL STATUTES

OBJECTIVES

To disseminate knowledge, technology and existing procedures relating to measurement and processing (recording, quality check, analysis, etc.) of rainfall and snow data in urban hydrology to practitioners and researchers in developed and developing countries. To coordinate and pursue activities related to all aspects of rainfall related phenomena in urban hydrology.

MEANS

The objectives formulated above shall be accomplished by means of modern communication media such as information technology and communication networks and by the organisation of workshops. Specific objectives will be formulated from time to time, and these will be undertaken as discrete tasks either by project sub-groups or by separate project groups which may or may not include members of the working group. The working group will identify objectives for pursuance by project groups. If a project group is independent of the working group (i.e. has proposed an objective independently) then the project group should ordinarily include (a) member(s) of the working group in order to qualify for the support of the working group. Written approval is required for a project to qualify for the sponsorship of the IGUR. The IGUR will apply to the JCUS for written approval of projects.

MEMBERSHIP

It is aimed at a good distribution of members from different climatic regions. Therefore IGUR membership is restricted to two representatives from each country (either the country in which the member works or his/her country of origin). Representatives must be fully conversant with precipitation studies in their countries and be prepared to disseminate information. Members must be actively working in areas related directly to precipitation data. A chairman is nominated from the IGUR members to serve for a period of three years. A re- nomination for one further period is possible. A secretary will be nominated if the IGUR considers it appropriate. A person responsible for the communication network has to be designated. At the end of each three year period the future of the IGUR will be reviewed to ascertain whether ist continuance is appropriate. Definite future project objectives must be identified at that time.

The IGUR, acting as an overall coordinating capacity, has no operating budget, and as a consequence no treasurer will be elected. Specific project groups will from time to time require a budget to undertake specific tasks. These groups, with a discrete life-span, may need as required to assign responsibility for financial management to one of their members. Corresponding membership of the IGUR will be available, whereby individuals who are themselves undertaking studies or investigations relating to aspects of precipitation, can directly receive minutes of the IGUR meetings and other correspondence. Such members are encouraged to submit written comments to the IGUR and may propose projects for IGUR sponsorship.

MEETINGS

A review of the tasks of the group will take place at every group meeting. New tasks can be designated between meetings if the members agree. IGUR members should expect to meet at least once in a 12 month period, ideally at an appropriate conference or a similar venue. No travelling or other expenses in connection with group membership will be payable, and members will be responsible for their own costs.