Organisation and Aims

1. The INTR is an informal network of academic and research organizations whose activities include work in the taxation field.  It is multidisciplinary and includes tax law academics, lawyers, economists, accountants, tax administrators and those working in related areas.

2. Its activities are focused on, but are not restricted to, topics of current and future interest to the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTPA) of the OECD.

Members will be provided with access to information regarding the CTPA’s work program and projects on an ongoing basis.

3. INTR activities include the exchange of information among researchers,  organization of meetings and conferences, dissemination and publication of papers, operation of an INTR website and coordination of common research interests.  Activities will be organized on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs and interests of the Members and can involve persons not affiliated with INTR.

4. The activities of the INTR will be directed by a Steering Group (SG) composed of the Founding Members of  the Network.   The SG will appoint a Chair who will co-ordinate the work of INTR.  The SG will meet annually to set the program of work for the following year and will in general supervise the activities of INTR.  Modifications in the structure of the SG may be made from time to time as necessary.

5. Membership is on an institutional basis and application for Membership is open to all academic and research organizations which support work in the taxation field.  There will be a limited number of Members.  Applications for membership will be referred to a Membership Committee which will make a recommendation to the SG.  Decisions on Membership will be made by the SG with a view to being as inclusive as possible and with due regard to maintaining academic and geographic diversity. 

6. The SG will evaluate from time to time the financial needs of INTR in the light of its activities.  It may seek funding for particular projects and may institute an annual membership fee if that is deemed to be desirable.

July 13, 2009.