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Mersin University Marine Sciences Application and Research Center Regulation

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This regulation establishes the Mersin University Marine Sciences Application and Research Center (DEBIM). Its primary objectives focus on researching marine biodiversity in the Mediterranean, assessing impacts of Lessepsian species, creating a natural history museum from underwater surveys, developing marine science projects, training specialists, studying physical oceanography, marine chemistry, pollution, seafloor geology, new technologies including AI, and supporting integrated coastal zone management and marine policy. The Center conducts physical oceanography, seafloor mapping, ecosystem monitoring, climate modeling, pollution response, habitat restoration, and organizes scientific events. It is governed by a Director appointed for 3 years by the Rector, a 5-member Board of Directors, and a maximum 17-member Advisory Board. The Director prepares annual work programs and reports; both boards meet at least once per year.

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Key Changes

  • Establishes DEBIM center at Mersin University with 17 specific research and application objectives focused on Mediterranean marine sciences
  • Director appointed by Rector for 3-year term from full-time faculty in relevant fields, renewable, with two Deputy Directors
  • Management Board consists of Director plus 4 members appointed by Rector for 3 years, meets at least once per year

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Obligations

What this law requires

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The Director must prepare an annual work program draft and estimated budget proposal by the last business day of the second week of January each year, submit it to the Board of Directors for decision, and obtain the Rector's approval

Director of DEBIM
reporting
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The Director must prepare an annual work report on the Center's general status and operations by the last business day of the second week of December each year, or within fifteen days of the Rector's request, submit it to the Board of Directors for decision, and obtain the Rector's approval

Director of DEBIM
reporting
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The Rector must appoint the Director from full-time faculty members in a scientific field related to the Center's activities for a three-year term

Mersin University Rector
operational
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The Rector must appoint two Deputy Directors from faculty members with work related to the Center's activities upon the Director's recommendation

Mersin University Rector
operational
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The Director must convene the Board of Directors and Advisory Board, determine meeting agendas, chair meetings, and implement decisions made by the Board of Directors

Director of DEBIM
operational

Affected Parties

Mersin University faculty and studentsMediterranean marine researchers+5 more…

Tags

marine research,Mediterranean biodiversity,oceanography