User:SKrikov/International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science

International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science (IFToMM) is an organization that support international exchange of researchers and engineers from the wide range of discipline related to Mechanical Engineering.

Mission
To promote research and development in the field of Machines and Mechanisms by theoretical and experimental methods, along with their practical application.

History
It was September 29, 1969 when at the Second World Congress on Theory of Mechanisms and Machines which took place in Zakopane (Poland) two scientist: Ivan Artobolevski (USSR) and Erskine Crossley (USA) proposed to establish International Federation of scientists and engineers to facilitate world wide collaboration. Representatives of 13 countries signed foundation act and International Federation for the Theory of Machines (IFToMM) came to existence. In the year 1999 the Executive Council decided to recognize the changing role of the organization in international collaboration and approved new name - "The International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science". At the same time the abbreviation IFToMM become worldwide known, so Executive Council suggested to keep it (along with logo) as a short version of the organization name.

Meetings

 * IFToMM General Assembly - every 4 years
 * Executive Council Meeting - an annual meeting of the members of Executive Council
 * IFToMM World Congress - organized once in 4 years

Members
Full list of Members available on the the IFToMM web site

Organizational structure
The organizational structure of IFToMM includes following bodies

General Assembly
The General Assembly is the supreme body of the Federation that determines policy. It is composed of the Chief Delegates of IFToMM Members and members of the Executive Council.

Executive Council
The Executive Council is responsible for managing the affairs of the Federation between the sessions of the General Assembly. The Executive Council includes the President, Vice-President, Secretary-General, Treasurer, and six ordinary members.

Commissions and Committees
There are 4 Permanent Commissions and 14 Technical Committees established under IFToMM supervision. Each Permanent Commission and Technical Committee is composed of a Chairperson, appointed by the Executive Council, and a Secretary and members, nominated by the Chairperson and appointed by the Executive Council. The general goals for the work of the Commissions and Committees are aimed at promoting their fields of interest by attracting researchers and practitioners, including young individuals.