Bylaws of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration

Document #:

LIGO-M050172-v23

Document type:

M - Management or Policy

Abstract:

Bylaws of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration - version 23.

Files in Document:

• LSC ByLaws Version 23 (LSC_Bylaws_v23.pdf, 177.5 kB)

Topics:

• Policies
• Collaboration

Author Groups:

• LSC

Keywords:

LSC Bylaws

Notes and Changes:

%% Allow two co-chairs of the OWG
amended August 2022;
%% Remove the Control Systems working group and require votes for all senior members
amended November 2023;
%% Add the Climate and Sustainability Committee
amended March 2024;
%%Add early career (ECR) members of LAAC as ex officio council members
amended August 2025;
%%Add third Editorial Board Co-Chair and two more Editorial Board regular members
amended August 2025

Related Documents:

• LIGO-M1900139: Policies and Procedures of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration

Referenced by:

• LIGO-M2100110-v2: LSC Governance, Collaboration Standards and Services White Paper (Summer 2021 edition)
• LIGO-M2200245-v2: LSC Governance, Collaboration Standards and Services White Paper (2022-2023 edition)
• LIGO-M2300215-v1: LSC Governance, Collaboration Standards and Services White Paper (2024 edition)
• LIGO-M2400297-v1: LSC Governance, Collaboration Standards and Services (CSS) White Paper (2025 edition)
• LIGO-M1900139-v10: Policies and Procedures of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration