Australian GMT Advisory Committee (AGMTAC)

Terms of Reference

To continuously monitor and assess the overall progress of the GMT project and the related programmatic and technical risk issues, and report on this on a regular basis to the AAL Board.
Based on the above, to evaluate NCRIS-funded participation in the first year of the GMT Detailed Design Phase and accordingly advise the AAL Board on the merits and risks of continued participation in subsequent years, using the NCRIS 'strategic' funds.
To explore and advise on the means by which AAL best engages with the GMT and the ANU, and the relationship structure that is required to facilitate this.
To monitor the operations of the Australian GMT Project Office and its progress and activities against the NCRIS Statements of Work.
To keep the AAL Board appraised of global ELT developments and GMT's position within this context.

The members of the AGMTAC will be appointed by the AAL Board in consultation with relevant stakeholders. The Committee Chair, in conjunction with the AAL Board, will review the membership of the Committee on a yearly basis.

Four astronomers, one of whom will be Chair: Karl Glazebrook (Chair), Michael Brown, Penny Sackett, Chris Tinney;
One 'industry' representative: Jeff Ruckman;
One 'government liaison': Vacant at this stage;
AAL Board representative: Warrick Couch;
AAO Director or his/her nominee (ex-officio): Matthew Colless;
RSAA Director or his/her nominee (ex-officio): Harvey Butcher.