Organisation

The COGEM consists of its chair and 39 members, divided into members and external members. The twenty members are appointed by the Minister of Infrastructure and Water Manage­ment (IenW) based on the recommendation of COGEM’s executive board. The twenty external members are appointed directly by COGEM’s executive board. The chair of COGEM is appointed by the Minister of IenW following an application and selection process.

Members are appointed in a personal capacity, based on their expertise. COGEM members are divided into three sub­com­mit­tees, each with its own area of focus: Ethics and Societal Aspects (ScEMA), Agriculture (ScL), and Medical Veterinary (ScMV). The executive board consists of the COGEM chair and the chairs of each subcommittee. COGEM’s work is supported by its secretariat.