NSC: National Science Council of Taiwan

The highest governing body of the NSC is the “Council Meeting,” comprised of eight to 14 members. These members include the Minister without Portfolio in charge of S&T aairs as appointed by the Executive Yuan, leaders of research institutes, heads of central government agencies, scholars, and various experts. The Minister of the NSC serves as chair of the meeting. Council Meetings convene to discuss important matters concerning science and technology, such as policies, integration or allocation of resources, major programs, and major legislation. Resolutions of the meeting are used as the basis for planning more integrated and consistent national S&T policies.