- The Scientific Council of the Institute shall be consisting of prestigious scientists in environmental science and engineering, in and out of the Institute. - The Scientific Council shall be appointed by the Rector based on the competence and qualifications of scientists and the demand of the Institute. - The Scientific Council shall be functioned as follows: - Consulting the management of the Institute about orientations for scientific and engineering development; - Appraising of big scientific projects and programs of the Institute; - The Scientific Council shall meet for every 6 months and when required as decided by the Rector.