Administrative Core

管理：该核心协调IDDRC的所有活动，并为中心治理制定政策。首长级和督导委员会共同管理日常运作，并与核心董事合作，确保每个单位的有效管理。该小组每季度召开一次会议，制定有关接纳新项目、提供核心服务、人员配置问题和一般业务程序的政策。

Management: This Core coordinates all IDDRC activities and sets policies for Center governance. The Directorate and Steering Committee jointly manage day-to-day operations and work with Core directors to assure efficient administration of each unit. This team meets quarterly to establish policies with respect to the admission of new projects, the provision of core services, staffing issues and general operating procedures. Internal and External Advisory Committees provide an important consultative function. The Administrative Assistant liaises with directors and users. Her/his responsibilities include: (a) Distributing timely announcements of meetings and seminars; (b) Recording minutes of Steering Committee meetings; (c) Soliciting and processing of applications for Center membership; (d) Managing the New Program Development Award: announcing the award, collating applications, responding to applicants and soliciting reviews; (e)' Organizing the monthly seminar series; (f) Maintenance of a database of users and projects; (g) Responding to all questions and problems that may arise.