# SCC Governance
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## [About the SCC Governance](https://speciforum.org/t/about-the-scc-governance/169)
**Author:** [@JimBeach](https://speciforum.org/u/JimBeach)\
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This category will include information related to governance and activities of the SCC Board and Advisory Committees.
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## [SCC Bylaws](https://speciforum.org/t/scc-bylaws/717)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\
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**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/scc-bylaws/717 "2026-04-21T05:00:00Z")
BYLAWS Biodiversity Institute, University of Kansas 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA Purpose The Specify Collections Consortium (SCC) has been formed for the purpose of performing all things approp…
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## [Qualities and Competencies for SCC Board of Members Representatives](https://speciforum.org/t/qualities-and-competencies-for-scc-board-of-members-representatives/4154)
**Author:** [@SpecifyMembership](https://speciforum.org/u/SpecifyMembership)\
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**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/qualities-and-competencies-for-scc-board-of-members-representatives/4154 "2026-09-04T21:25:02Z")
The Specify Collections Consortium (SCC) is a member-governed organization dedicated to the sustainability and advancement of the Specify software platform and advancing scientific research and innovation. The Board of …
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## [SCC Technology Advisory Committee Charter and Scope](https://speciforum.org/t/scc-technology-advisory-committee-charter-and-scope/4044)
**Author:** [@SpecifyMembership](https://speciforum.org/u/SpecifyMembership)\
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**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/scc-technology-advisory-committee-charter-and-scope/4044 "2026-08-18T20:10:25Z")
5 August 2019 Charter and Scope The Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) is a committee of the SCC Board of Members (“Board”). At a mission level, the TAC will support the Consortium by identifying and advancing the com…
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## [SCC User Advisory Committee Charter and Scope](https://speciforum.org/t/scc-user-advisory-committee-charter-and-scope/4043)
**Author:** [@SpecifyMembership](https://speciforum.org/u/SpecifyMembership)\
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**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/scc-user-advisory-committee-charter-and-scope/4043 "2026-08-18T20:04:37Z")
5 April 2022 Charter and Scope The User Advisory Committee (UAC) is a committee reporting to the SCC Board of Members (“Board”). In the context of this committee, a User is an individual who interacts directly with Spe…
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## [SCC Meeting Guidelines](https://speciforum.org/t/scc-meeting-guidelines/2837)
**Author:** [@SpecifyMembership](https://speciforum.org/u/SpecifyMembership)\
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**Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/scc-meeting-guidelines/2837 "2025-09-05T20:30:13Z")
SCC Meeting Guidelines These rules act as a guideline for behavior in SCC Meetings. They are to be followed by all attendees. Failure to adhere to the rules may result in being asked to leave the meeting. Repeated fai…