The Japanese version is the authoritative version, and this English translation is intended for reference purposes only. Should any discrepancies
or doubt arise between the two versions, the Japanese version will prevail.

“World-Class Researcher Development Through Regional Collaboration” (HIRAKU-Global)
under the “Strategic Professional Development Program for Young Researchers” by MEXTHIRAKU-Global Operating Council Guidelines
July 9, 2020
Article 1. Purpose
Based on Article 7 of the World-Class Researcher Development Through Regional Collaboration(HIRAKU-Global) Consortium Rules and Regulations, these Guidelines provide necessary mattersconcerning the organization and the operation of the HIRAKU-Global Operating Council (hereafterreferred to as the Operating Council).
Article 2. Mission
The Operating Council shall deliberate on the following matters:(1) decisions made on the programs carried out by the World-Class Researcher Development
Through Regional Collaboration (HIRAKU-Global) Consortium (hereafter referred to as theConsortium)(2) selection and development of the early career researchers who are expected to become world-classresearchers through the Program (hereafter referred to as the HIRAKU-Global Researchers);(3) collaboration among research institutions forming the Consortium;(4) allocation and execution of the budget associated with the Consortium’s management andoperation;(5) initiatives to prevent research misconduct;(6) other programs implemented under the Consortium.
Article 3. Member
1. The Operating Council shall consist of the following Members:(1) Executive Director in Charge in the Lead Organization;(2) Executive Manager of the Lead Organization;(3) Executive Directors in Charge in the Partner Organizations (one person each);(4) Chair of the HIRAKU-Global Program Management Committee;(5) Program Manager (PM);(6) Others whom the Chair of the Operating Council deems necessary.
2. The Expanded HIRAKU-Global Operating Council is placed in the Operating Council, composed ofthe Members and Executive Directors in Charge, etc. in the Member Organizations for the appropriate
operation of the matters listed in Article 2.

3. The HIRAKU-Global Program Management Committee (hereafter referred to as the Committee) isplaced in the Operating Council, for the deliberation and execution of the matters listed in Article 2.
4. Necessary matters on the Committee shall be decided separately.
Article 4. Chair
1. The Member in 1 (1) in Article 3 shall be appointed as the Chair of the Operating Council and theExpanded HIRAKU-Global Operating Council (hereafter referred to as the Council).
2. The Chair presides the Council.
3.

In the event of an accident preventing the Chair from executing their duty, the Member in 1 (2) in
Article 3 shall perform the duty of Chair on their behalf.

Article 5. Quorum
1. At the Council meeting, more than two-thirds of the Members present shall constitute a quorum.
2. The proceedings of the Council shall be rendered by approval of a majority of the Members inattendance. When there are an equal number of Members supporting both sides of an issue, the Chair
shall render the decision.
Article 6. Substituting AttendanceShould a Member be unable to attend the Council due to an accident, etc., a representative shall beeligible to attend on behalf of the Member.
Article 7. Attendance of a Non-Member
When the Chair deems it necessary, non-Members shall be eligible to attend and state their opinions
at the Council.
Article 8. Administrative Work
The administrative work on the Council shall be carried out by the HIRAKU-Global Office.
Article 9. Others
Necessary matters on the Operating Council other than those provided within these Guidelines shallbe decided separately.
Supplementary Provision
These Guidelines were authorized as of July 9, 2020 and retroactively came into effect as of November
6, 2019.