The ADPC Advisory Council is a network of eminent individuals and senior officials from Governments and other organizations committed to disaster reduction in Asia and the Pacific. The Council provides strategic guidance and input in support of ADPC's vision, mission and institutional growth.

Membership is on the invitation of the Chairman of the ADPC Board of Trustees in consultation with the Executive Director for a period of three years, renewable at the discretion of the Chairman.

The role of members is to:

• identify disaster-related needs of countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific and assist in identifying opportunities for ADPC to help meet these needs.
• provide guidance to ADPC on how to achieve its vision and mission.
• on invitation of the Executive Director, to review or advise on relevant portions of the ADPC Strategy, Work Program or other specific activities.
• when the opportunity arises, to visit ADPC for discussions with the staff.

Because of the global nature of the Council and the costs involved it is not currently envisaged that full meetings of the Council will be held. From time to time, however, ADPC may convene ad hoc Working Groups of members in order to seek advice on specific matters. 

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