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A small group of scientists (roughly 6?6 to start with, but the LUG can co-opt others with expertise if they see fit ) who cover a reasonable range of science, and who are ideally diverse in career stage, gender and ethnicity. They meet twice per year - maybe once per year in person and once per year online (or both online if they prefer). One member will be appointed as Convener and work with the Lasair team to set an agenda for each meeting. One member of the Lasair team will act as secretary to the group, recording advice and decisions. At least two members of the Lasair Team, including the secretary, will be in attendance at each meeting. The LSST:UK project manager and LSST:UK Project Scientists Scientist will also normally be invited to attend, and may do so at their own discretion. The LUG can hold a closed session if they think appropriate and prefer to discuss issues before bringing to the Lasair Team.
Meetings will be relatively informal but will try to come to practical conclusions and recommendations based on the issues set out in the agenda. Occasionally written material other than the agenda will be provided in advance, but more normally discussion will be led by brief informal presentations by Lasair Team members and/or LUG members.
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